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Many seniors have a hard time getting enough exercise due to physical conditions that are limiting or because of balance or equilibrium issues. And while many people think that exercising from a chair is pointless, chair yoga has some terrific aspects that seniors can benefit from.
With therapeutic exercises that work the whole body from head to toe, the benefits of yoga from a chair far outweigh any risks and can be done at each individual’s own level of physical ability. A full workout session of chair yoga will take about 45 to 60 minutes and here are some of the benefits attained.
Well, with a disease that has been around so long, it only makes sense to look for a solution in a methodology that has also been around for a long time … yoga! But how can exercises help when you’re already in pain?
The basic tenets of yoga are actually all that is needed in the treatment of arthritis. Bending exercises and contorted poses are obviously not an option. But it is the practice of breathing and self-awareness that brings arthritis pain relief to so many people.
Rectangular bolsters are great for poses requiring stable support and can replace stacks of blankets in some asanas (lotus or cross-legged position).
Breathing bolsters support the long muscles on both sides of your spine, enabling them to relax fully. As your chest stretches, your breathing slows and deepens.
Zafu bolsters are traditionally associated with meditation. Zafu literally means “sitting cushion.” It is considered the most versatile size of cushion in that it can support a variety of postures.
Yoga bolsters are especially useful when you are first starting out as a beginning yoga student. The bolster can be used to prop your torso up while you’re sitting in a lotus or cross-legged position and is more comfortable than sitting on the ground if you’re not used to sitting in that type of position
