Yoga with a Chair

Mary created this program by accident back in the 1970's. She was asked by Saddleback School District Night School to teach at a retirement home. Not knowing anything about retirees, she showed up ready to teach a regular class and found that everyone was using walkers, wheel chairs, cains etc. After the initial surprise of the class dynamics, she used her quick and enterprising mind by moving the folding chairs from the outer edges of the room into a big circle and low and behold, Chair Yoga was born!

Chair Yoga is a great intro to Yoga

Chair Yoga is approved by the Arthritis Foundation to ease the aches and pains of arthritis sufferers, and is very beneficial for office workers who need a lunch-break stretch. For many people just starting off with yoga, "Yoga with a Chair" is an easy and gratifying way to get started.

What benefits can you expect from Yoga with a Chair?

• Increased circulation in the feet, legs, knees, hips, shoulders and elbows, which helps the general well-being of the heart.

• The breathing techniques used in this approach are very effective for people with emphysema and asthma and aid in heart function.

  "I am on oxygen and suffer from COPD and Arthritis. After only two weeks using Chair Yoga, my equilibrium and my stiff, aching joints are much improved!" Mary, 78

Mobility Improvements with Yoga with a Chair

In the course of her career, Mary has helped people who have been wheelchair-bound to move around without their chairs. Others have been able to set aside their canes, and some who previously had little flexibility are able to get up and down from the floor.

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• Gentle Yoga
• Yoga for Stress
• Chair Yoga
• Seniors
• Physically Challenged
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Arthritis
• Beginners
• Healing Meditation
• Teacher Aids & Training

"Watching her gives me the motivation and strength to overcome any limitations I have." - Pascale, 42