Chair Yoga Articles

As leading experts in the field of chair yoga, we have published a number of articles based on our experience with Yoga In Chairs. They are cataloged here for your use.

These articles are available to bloggers, ezine publishers, and other electronic publications. All we ask is that you publish the entire article, including the resource box at the bottom of each.

Ten Reasons Not To Practice Chair Yoga (And Why They Are Wrong)
Anyone that can sit in a chair can benefit from practicing chair yoga. Unfortunately there are many reasons people give for not doing chair yoga. Virtually all of these reasons are due to misunderstandings. This article should clarify the most common reasons why people are reluctant to consider chair yoga.

Chair Yoga Can Help Older People Reduce the Risk of a Fall
Falls are a major health concern for older people and just the fear of falling causes many to reduce their activities. Regular practice of chair yoga can significantly reduce the risks.

Stress Busting - Energy Building, All Around Feel Good Mini Yoga Workout
Three easy to do yoga poses designed leave you calm, energized, and more focused.

Relieve the Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis with Chair Yoga
It is well accepted that the practice of yoga is beneficial for those coping with multiple sclerosis (MS), and chair yoga is an especially gentle form of yoga. This article explains the benefits of chair yoga for people with MS in their own words.

Chair Yoga Case Study - Reduced Anxiety and Blood Pressure
"...I have made incredible strides in lowering my blood pressure. I went from readings of 190/120 to 115/62. My doctor was shocked and amazed...."

Chair Yoga Case Study - Increased Energy Levels
"...My breathing has improved dramatically. I am more comfortable in my own body, especially in terms of stretching, reaching and balance. I feel that the class has helped open the energy channels in my body...."

Chair Yoga Case Study - Relief of Asthma Symptoms
"...I have asthma and my lung capacity has dramatically improved. My doctor noticed the change and told me to keep doing yoga. The class has also made a dramatic difference in my flexibility, especially the knee I had replaced...."

Chair Yoga Case Study - Relief from the Symptoms of MS
"...I came to the first class because I wasn’t willing to give into Multiple Sclerosis. I felt I needed to do whatever I could do to help myself both mentally and physically. I was a little dubious at first because I wasn’t sure I could physically do yoga. Liz showed me how I can succeed!..."

Chair Yoga Case Study - No More Chronic Neck Pain
"...Within 2 months of practicing chair yoga my neck pain was gone. I also had problems with low back pain and had tried numerous options to cure this as well. The relaxation portion of the classes and videos released the pain...."

Chair Yoga Case Study - Improved Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
"...I have had seven surgeries in the past three years due to an accident, and found myself in a place where I had become immobile and was losing flexibility. My surgery also included knee replacement, which I thought for sure meant I could not do yoga, but I was wrong!... My carpal tunnel syndrome has also improved, and I believe I have increased my range of motion...."

Chair Yoga Case Study - A Path to Inner Peace
"...Chair yoga has made a real difference in my inner life. There is quiet place in all of us. A place we knew before we were told how to think and act and feel and behave. I wanted to know how to get to that quiet place...."

Mindful Eating
When was the last time you really enjoyed eating a meal? With mindful eating, you make the meal the total focus of your attention. This almost always results in a better diet.


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