the benefits of chair yoga 

Chair Yoga is a relaxing, flowing yoga practice as well as being an effective form of movement exercise, bringing calmness as well as renewing and energising the mind and body.  This yoga practice is accessible to all ages and abilities.

It is particularly suited to those that may have limited mobility, balance issues, joint stiffness, aches & pains, chronic pain, injuries or in recovery. There may be a moment in life when Chair Yoga is just what you need to encourage gentle movement to the body, building your strength and flexibility and giving you the relaxation and calmness that yoga brings.

Chair Yoga is a style of yoga which is easily adapted to the needs of each student. It can be an entirely seated practice or incorporate standing poses using a chair for support and stability. Depending on the needs and mobility of the individual, Chair Yoga can include other props such as a block, yoga belt or small exercise ball.

The Benefits of Gentle Chair Yoga

• Improve strength, balance, flexibility and joint mobility
• Manage stress
• Reduce Pain
• Improve mental well-being
• Improve sleep
• Improve focus and energy levels
• Improving health and physical fitness through movement
• Building self-awareness 
• Self-regulating the nervous system
• Deepening a self-understanding of the mind and body connection

People of all ages and activity levels can enjoy chair yoga.

Chair yoga sessions include gentle breathing techniques to bring the body into relaxation whilst adding movement and yoga sequences to relaxing music. As we bring movement to the body we calm the nervous system whilst bringing renewed energy to the mind and the body. Chair Yoga is Real Yoga! It's fun, sociable and can be part of your health and well-being.