Basically, chair Yoga is a gentle form of Yoga. With so many types of Yoga available, here is one that most of us can practice. Inversions and complicated maneuvers are not necessary in a Chair Yoga class. All it takes is the motivation to get started. Most Chair Yoga classes don’t use a Yoga mat, but the main prop used is a chair. This helps with balancing poses, and most common Yoga postures can be modified for the chair.
These Yoga sessions are most commonly seen in senior centers, assisted living complexes, nursing homes, adult day care centers, and physical rehabilitation units. Clients can learn any number of Yoga postures, breathing techniques, meditation, and stage-by-stage relaxation, with the aid of a chair. Standing postures, such as Triangle and Warrior variations, can be practiced seated, or standing, with the aid of a chair.
In fact chair Yoga is not for seniors only; most of us take our good health for granted. The physically handicapped have no age boundaries, and they are very enthusiastic students. Due to trauma, or a debilitating disease, at any time, any one of us could become physically handicapped. Most of us drive cars every day, and there is always a risk of an auto accident. When family members participate in a class, or private session, it is always a good quality time for everyone.