This class is for those who can transfer and stand independently
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What is chair yoga?Ĭhair yoga is a practice of simple exercises that you can do daily to help move, strengthen and stretch your body while expanding your breath and calming your mind, free from the everyday “chitter-chatter”. There will be two weekly classes every week which are structured to offer accessibility for all. The new chair yoga classes have been developed following feedback from participants in our pilot chair yoga course last year. We do not accept advertising on this page.įor more details on how we produce our content and its sources, visit the About our health information section.Where via Zoom (follow the link below to register) Bupa is not responsible for the content or availability of these third party websites. Third party websites are not owned or controlled by Bupa and any individual may be able to access and post messages on them.
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This information was published by Bupa's Health Content Team and is based on reputable sources of medical evidence. Or if you’re back and neck are feeling a bit stiff from sitting at your desk you might want to give these four easy back and neck stretches a go. Looking for a quick yoga routine? Try our Morning yoga – this relaxing video routine only takes 12 minutes to do, and will help get your day off to a flying start. Drop down to the floor and then slowly roll up through your spine. Using the back of your chair for support, lean forward and stretch out your back.Īs you stretch, transfer the weight through your left arm and then through your right to get a deeper stretch. Squat planting the pressure through your heels and pushing back up through your glutes. Stand so that your fingertips are just in reach of your chair. Use the chair for support if you need to. Make sure that you're rotating your leg from your hip joint and not twisting your whole body. Move any obstacles out of the way and adjust the position of your chair if you need to.ĭraw your foot up along the inside of your calf and then open and close your leg. If you want to, lean forward to deepen the stretch.įor this next part, you'll need to stand by the side of your chair. Now circle your arms lifting them forward, up and round.īring your feet back together, lift one foot up, and with your knee out towards the side, rest it on your opposite thigh and feel the stretch. Feel the stretch and then come back to the centre. Slide your hand down the inside of your calf, lean to one side and bring your other arm up and over your head. When you're done, come back to the centre, roll up and relax your arms. Then swing gently from one side to the other feeling the stretch in your lower back. As you do this, bring your arms into position. Slowly fold down through your spine until your head is suspended between your legs. Move your feet apart, opening your legs as wide as possible. Hold and then sit up straight – eye line lifted and back slightly arched. Hold for a few moments and then twist to face the other side.Ĭontract inwards from your tummy letting your chin drop down towards your chest. Place your hands on either side of your head and then twist your upper body to face the side. This will help to activate your abdominal muscles.
Place your hands on your knees and practise some deep-breathing. To start, sit in your chair with your feet hip-width apart and your knees in line with your hips.