Teaching Chair Yoga FAQs
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What Shall I Tell A Student If They Are Interested In Chair Yoga?
Chair yoga is suitable for people of all levels of fitness (beginners, intermediate and advanced yogis). You'll discover that chair yoga is more gentle than others, because it is practised sitting on a chair, or standing, using a chair for support, which helps with balance and reduces pressure on the lower joints such as the hips and knees. Even though it's gentle yoga, you still get 100% of the benefits of traditional Yoga.
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Is Chair Yoga Only For Seniors, Disabled And The Injured?
If age, disability or injury prevents you from participating in a typical yoga class Chair Yoga could be a style to consider. Though, Chair Yoga is also ideal for anyone who does a lot of sitting (e.g. desk workers, office workers, air/train travellers, car passengers), which is pretty much all of us! Everyone can and should take advantage of Chair Yoga, to experience the benefits of yoga regardless of physical limitations.
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Why Is Chair Yoga Considered Gentle?
Traditional yoga poses are adapted and supported by a chair which makes them accessible to everyone. You don't have to worry about getting up or down off the floor or standing for long periods.
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Who Would Benefit From Going To A Chair Yoga Class?
Go to a Chair Yoga class if you want:
- Gentle exercise
- Physical therapy
- Support using props
- Beginner yoga
- Senior yoga
- Office yoga
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What Is Pawanmuktasana?
This pose is part of the lower body cycle of Pawanmuktasana that sequentially opens the joints, from the toes to the hips. People with poor circulation in the legs will benefit from this pose.
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What Are Some Variations Of Chair Pawanmuktasana Ankle Bend?
Ankle Bending
https://georgewatts.org/lesson-planner/yoga_pilates_poses/ankle-bending/
Ankle Cranks
https://georgewatts.org/lesson-planner/yoga_pilates_poses/ankle-crank-2/
Ankle Rotations
https://georgewatts.org/lesson-planner/yoga_pilates_poses/ankle-rotation/
Chair Yoga: Ankle Curls
https://georgewatts.org/lesson-planner/yoga_pilates_poses/chair-ankle-curl/
Chair Yoga: Ankle Rolls
https://georgewatts.org/lesson-planner/yoga_pilates_poses/chair-ankle-rolls/
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What Are Some Counter Poses For Chair Pawanmuktasana Ankle Bend?
Chair Yoga: Forward Bend I
https://georgewatts.org/lesson-planner/yoga_pilates_poses/chair-forward-bend-i/
Chair Yoga: Forward Bend II
https://georgewatts.org/lesson-planner/yoga_pilates_poses/chair-forward-bend-ii/
Chair Yoga: Forward Bend III
https://georgewatts.org/lesson-planner/yoga_pilates_poses/chair-forward-bend-iii/
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What Are Some Other Gentle Grounding Chair Yoga Poses I Could Teach?
Chair Yoga: Abdominal Breath
https://georgewatts.org/lesson-planner/yoga_pilates_poses/chair-abdominal-breath/
Chair Yoga: Arms In
https://georgewatts.org/lesson-planner/yoga_pilates_poses/chair-arms-in/
Chair Yoga: Arms Out
https://georgewatts.org/lesson-planner/yoga_pilates_poses/chair-arms-out/
Chair Yoga: Heart Centre Focus
https://georgewatts.org/lesson-planner/yoga_pilates_poses/chair-heart-centre/
