Chair Yoga and Beyond: A Comprehensive Chair-Based Fitness Guide for Seniors - Paperback

by Sally Harmon (Author)

Enjoy yoga from the comfort of your own chair!

What better way to begin your journey to improved posture and decreased pain than by learning beneficial yoga poses you can do from the very chair you're sitting in? Gone are the days when rising from a seated position to move about doesn't feel as pain-free-or as carefree-as it once did.

With detailed instructions to help ease you into all the benefits of yoga, this book is your key to enjoying life to its fullest!
If you've been searching for a no-nonsense, easy-to-read book about improving your quality of life, look no further: This book is for you! Inside, you'll find common sense but proven poses that help you build muscle, strengthen your core, and counterbalance any spine tension or twinges to take back control over your life.
Pain doesn't have to dictate your ability to lead a healthy, happy life!

Open the pages of Chair Yoga and Beyond to discover the joy of movement. Author and Pilates instructor Sally Harmon has also worked as a therapeutic exercise specialist, and she has brought her expert experiences to the pages of this book.

• Regain range of motion by working the pain from your body as you progress through this book!
• Start small with finger, toe, and fine motor exercises before building up to full-body chair poses.
• Learn balance and relaxation techniques you can utilize outside the chair.
• Improve sleep quality so you can get to sleep faster, stay asleep longer, and feel well-rested in the morning.
• Enjoy less achy joints due to increased circulation.
• Reduce the amount of stress your body holds onto as you gently release the tension in areas like your shoulders, jaw, lower back, and even in your lungs through the conscious breathing techniques introduced in this book.
• Help prevent possible injuries by strengthening your muscles and bones now.
• Work at your own pace by doing as few or as many moves as you feel ready for.
• Trust your body to guide you through the movements suggested in this book and you'll notice the difference after the first few sessions!

As you work through these poses, you'll gain access to expert advice on classic yoga poses. You'll also learn how to perform these exercises at varying skill levels and get in-depth explanations of the benefits to your body, mind, and soul accompanied by medical professional overviews regarding spine health, preserving bone strength, and building core strength.

If there are days when walking feels like a conscious chore, then look no more! This book walks you through each step to gain strength, increase mobility, and ease you into a more manageable range of movement that will get you back up on your feet and enjoying life once again.

Start feeling energized, capable, and youthfully strong again with help from Chair Yoga and Beyond today!