| Category: |
Yoga Lesson Planner |
| Sub Category: |
Chair |
| Types: |
Forward Bend, Inversion, Prone, Seated, Seated & Floor |
| Anatomy: |
Core, Hamstrings, Hips, Lower Back, Middle Back, Psoas |
| Chakras: |
Base |
| Therapy: |
Leg Congestion, Varicose Veins |
| Drishti: |
Tips Of Feet |
| Dosha: |
Kapha, Pitta |
Sit at the edge of a chair with your legs extended in front of you. Feet flexed and toes pointed up. Rest hands on your thighs (or on two blocks). Sit up tall and lengthen the crown of your head away from your tailbone. Tilt your pelvis forward, pull the lower belly in to protect your lower back, and create additional length in your hamstrings. Keep your neck neutral. Shoulders away from your ears. Hold for several breaths.
Massage internal organs. Improves digestion. Relieves lower back pain. Soothes the nervous system. Hamstrings stretch. Keeps spine supple.
A) Place elbows on the back of the chair, and rest the forehead on your hands or arms. B) Rest back of hands on the floor under the chair, and let the head hang down.
Teaching Chair Yoga FAQs
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.
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.
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.
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
What Are Some Modifications Chair Forward Bend IV (Chair Paschimottanasana) Pose?
Chair Yoga: Ankle Curls
Chair Yoga: Ankle Rolls
Chair Yoga: Child Pose
Chair Yoga: Hamstring Stretch
What Are Some Counter Poses For Chair Leg Stretch Pose?
Chair Yoga: Goddess Stretch
Chair Yoga: Grounding
Chair Yoga: Centering
Chair Yoga: Heart Centre Focus
Chair Yoga: Bow Pose
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