Chair Yoga For Seniors 50, 60 and Beyond: Gentle Chair Yoga and Stretches to improve Flexibility, Balance and Relieve Aches and Pain. Fully illustrated.

The author's begin with the fundamentals of yoga : the philosophy, practice, principles of chair yoga and benefits. Cautions and equipment used come next. They do a nice job of explaining the benefits of using yoga blocks, straps and blankets, types of chairs and then the best chair posture and discus warm ups.A section on breathwork and using the breath for meditation follows. Amazingly, most other chair yoga books omit this most important aspect of yoga.The book then adequately and simply explains how to position yourself in the assorted postures and provides graphics to illustrate the correct postures. Also alternative forms are shown for some poses. Beginner postures, toning postures, neck, shoulders, arms, core, standing and relaxing postures follow. The book ends with more advanced postures for those able. There is a short glossary which some may find valuable - not yoga related.Overall this is an excellent resource for anyone looking to regain flexibility and body tone!

This is book "chair yoga for seniors". It is a great book about chair yoga and perfect for seniors. All the instructions and illustrations are clear. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Be hesitant no more, this book is a great introduction to Yoga for those that have never experienced. I was never able to do Yoga because of most the poses were just too hard on my body, and I seriously was ignorant to the impact Yoga can have on overall well-being. Surprise, surprise, it works! Yay for Chair Yoga, it's well written with depictions for clarity on some of the poses. Explanatory on what it is, the adaptions in using the chair, importance of posture and breath.I'm 57, my major complaints have been stiffness, balance & mobility issues and widespread body tension/pain. In the first session I noticed where I carried my primary tension, it was quite obvious to me when I was doing the Cat-Cow Stretch. Wow, what a difference that makes and using it in sequence as the book is set up has resulted in a broad change for me.Going on about three weeks now I believe. I still cannot get into some of the poses, I'm a work in progress, but that's a goal worth attaining and I'm excited for that. Note, the Warmups are great, these alone have helped me become more limber and getting out of bed is far easier now.Breath Training, this is a big game changer for me in attaining full relaxation. I have an ugly habit of holding my breath when I'm anxious, so not good for the body & mind. I suffer from TBI, anxiety and the added bonus of PTSD, I tell you this because I think it's pertinent. The breathing has really helped me immensely. It's bliss feeling my body does not have that same level of tension and watching it melt away with each breath. Felt a little odd at first, but if I remember to just go with the flow on it, don't press myself beyond what feels comfortable, then comes more naturally. I'm unable to unwind a lot quicker and nod off at night much faster. Noted, the ability to stay asleep is much better as well.DO pick a good chair. Don't worry about having blocks or straps at first, a person can improvise. We have both in the household, but I found myself using a king pillowcase because it was easier for me to hold. I'll work my way up to the straps and I've not found the need for blocks just yet, yes, I'm taking it slow. *wink*Practice the sitting pose (pg. 72) and breathing. I love the Ocean Breath, for me that is so comforting, relaxing and most helpful during meditation as well.At this point I'm still using the majority of poses from chapters 7, 8, & 9. Some I do every day as it gives me a really good stretch, limbers me up in the areas I need like the hands, feet, and shoulders. Toss in some chapter 10 with the aforementioned and that is my every other day "session". For me, this interval seems to be working quite well, keeping me fluid and producing the results I am looking for.I'm dabbling with some standing poses, once again I am mostly for now keeping to all seated. In just this short time my balance is much better, I'm able to walk down the stairs without holding onto a rail. Seriously, just stretching out all my body tension has shifted so much for me. I cannot wait to see what the rest will bring me. My goals are to just live the best me; Yoga is part of that journey and I'm thankful for the introduction to Chair Yoga as it's changing my life one pose at a time.I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

I enjoyed trying the poses in this book, although 30 pages of the explanation of chair yoga, equipment and benefits is definitely to long which is why it is only 4 stars. I am reasonably fit, but some of the exercises were a little challenging which is a good thing it gives me something to work toward. Overall I can recommend this book.I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

I am 59 yrs old and this gives you an in depth view of beginners yoga. But not too much as to where it gets boring . Pictures as well as written instructions.I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

This is a very thorough book on Chair Yoga. Lots of illustrations (would of liked more for the warm up) and instructions for all exercises. Movements for each muscle group. I have a weight loss support group and these stretches are an excellent gateway to getting back to exercise and body movement. I enjoyed learning that doing these even for 15 minutes 3x a week will promote results, The author states..... Post-65-year-olds will get the appropriate amount of strengthening and balancing exercises recommended by the Center For Disease Control and Prevention if they set aside time for practice for at least 15 minutes.

I like the yoga poses in this book. I am incredibly grateful to have a way to stretch and do the poses safely. I am not the most coordinated person, and because I am out of shape, this is a safer way for me to exercise till I can build my mobility and stability back.I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

My partner got this book for me as a present because she knows I have others by this author. Considering myself to a fit seniors, I thought I didn't need yoga but the book got me hooked. It explains what chair yoga is, who should do it (I fell into one of those groups) and gives detailed explanations of loads of poses.Having tried lots of the poses, I've discovered I'm not as flexible as I thought.Very thorough book, lots of detail - recommend