Upper Body Stretch

This exercise is going to stretch your upper back, neck, and shoulders; helping keep the oxygen flowing from your torso to your brain to stay healthy, alert, and active as we age.

Chest Expansion

This exercise benefits the chest and arms and shoulders; helping unlock the rib cage and provide the lungs more mobility to function easier to bring more oxygen to your brain and help you breathe easier.

Side Stretch

Side-stretching helps lengthen the muscles between the ribs and pelvis, including parts of the low back. This opens the sides of the rib cage, improving rib cage mobility and the expansiveness of the lungs. This makes breathing easier in all situations.

Forward Bend

Forward bends help stretch the spine, shoulders, and hamstrings and open the lower back, neck, and hips in order to release the tightness and stiffness of the muscles. Another benefit includes calming the brain.

Balance

This pose improves coordination and balance while strengthening your quadriceps. It also activates your hips and stretches your arms. Flexing the foot stretches the soles of the feet while strengthening your ankles.

So, we’ve all been there: stiff and sore from sitting all day. That’s where chair yoga comes to the rescue! Chair yoga is beneficial for folks who sit for long periods of time, older adults, and those with limited mobility that want to increase flexibility. It’s also an excellent way to loosen and stretch painful muscles, reduce stress, and improve circulation.

Ready to give it a try? Attend a class and learn more about chair yoga and seat supported exercises with our founding champion Orlando Health Center for Health Improvement at Horizon West.