Chair yoga for seniors
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Chair yoga is a gentle and accessible form of exercise tailored for seniors, focusing on poses performed while seated or using a chair for support. This practice enhances physical well-being by improving flexibility, strength, and balance, reducing fall risks, and boosting overall mobility. Mentally, chair yoga promotes relaxation, stress reduction, and mood elevation through mindful breathing and focused attention. According to a 2020 review paper, titled, Effects of Exercise Training Interventions on Executive Function in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta‑Analysis, published in Sports Medicine, people over the age of 55 that regularly practice mind-body activities, such as yoga, show an improvement in executive functioning (Chen, et al).
Moreover, participating in chair yoga classes fosters a sense of community and social connection, combating isolation often experienced by seniors. In the context of nursing homes or assisted living facilities, chair yoga is an invaluable addition to programming. It provides residents with a safe and enjoyable way to stay active, increase their range of motion, and experience the mental and emotional benefits of yoga, all while fostering a sense of camaraderie and belonging within the community.
When you book a chair yoga session with Traveling Yogi, LLC, rest assured we come to your facility with all of the necessary yoga props to help guide participants through a chair yoga session. This includes yoga blocks, yoga straps, yoga balls, towels, sanitizing spray, and music if preferred. Chairs must be provided by the facility.
Chair yoga for seniors is offered in 30 minute sessions or 60 minute sessions. When you book multiple sessions at once, volume discounts are provided.
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Sources:
Effects of Exercise Training Interventions on Executive Function in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Chen FT, Etnier JL, Chan KH, Chiu PK, Hung TM, Chang YK. Sports Med. 2020 Aug;50(8):1451-1467.