Chair Ankle Stretch

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Membership Category:	Yoga Lesson Planner
Sub Category:	Chair
Types:	Stretch, Seated & Floor, Seated, Pawanmuktasa
Chakras:	Base, Sacral Centre
Therapy:	Arthritis, Sciatica, Leg Congestion, Varicose Veins
Drishti:	Tip Of Nose
Dosha:	Pitta, Kapha

Sit up tall in the chair so that your back isn't leaning on the chair but is supported by your own strength, placing your feet flat on the floor, hip distance apart. Straighten your right leg out in front of you, placing your heel on the ground and flexing your foot. Repeat flexing and pointing your foot up to 15 times, then gently bring your right foot back next to your left with your foot flat on the ground. Repeat to the other side.

Greater joint mobility and muscle flexibility in the feet and ankles help prevent pain while walking for long periods.

Keeping your toes on the ground, raise your heel up and down.

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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 fitness levels (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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