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Chair Yoga
April 11 @ 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every month that begins at 10:00 AM on day Second of the month, repeating until June 30, 2026
An event every month that begins at 10:00 AM on day Fourth of the month, repeating until June 30, 2026
Chair yoga provides significant physical and mental health benefits by making yoga accessible to everyone, including seniors and office workers. It improves flexibility, strengthens muscles, boosts circulation and reduces stress without requiring floor work. Key benefits include pain relief, better balance to prevent falls, and improved mental clarity.
Here are the key benefits of chair yoga:
- Increased Flexibility and Mobility: Regular practice helps lengthen muscles and increase joint mobility, which is especially helpful for relieving stiffness associated with arthritis and sedentary lifestyles.
- Strengthened Muscles: Using a chair for support allows for safe, effective strengthening of the core, arms, and legs.
- Improved Balance and Stability: Exercises focused on stability can prevent falls and improve confidence in movement, particularly for older adults.
- Reduced Stress and Better Mental Health: Combining deep breathing with movement lowers cortisol levels, reduces anxiety and depression, and increases feelings of well-being.
- Pain Management and Relief: Gentle movements, such as cat-cow or seated twists, can alleviate chronic pain, specifically in the back and joints.
- Increased Circulation: The poses help increase blood flow, preventing numbness in extremities.
- Enhanced Sleep Quality: Relaxation techniques used in chair yoga can contribute to better, more restful sleep.
To register for chair yoga class, click here.
If you have questions, reach out to Deacon Earle Phillips at Earle.Phillips@fellowshipmb.org.