Seated Yoga
Seated Yoga
Seated Yoga classes are suitable for all abilities and levels and especially beneficial for those who may be limited with time and space. It is an easy way to incorporate yoga poses into the workplace, or for students working with an injury or disability, by allowing the student to experience all the benefits of yoga while staying seated. This form of Yoga Therapy awakens and rejuvenates your spirit, creating a stress-free environment in the body and in the mind.
Caution: For your safety please make sure that you are on a stable and safe surface before you proceed to practice. You may need to place a yoga mat under your chair if you are on a hard or slick surface. We suggest using only chairs that can support your body weight with movement.
Note: if you are in a wheelchair some of the poses may need to be modified to adapt to your space. If you are able to make your way into a stable chair on a stable surface you may have more freedom to move without restrictions. It is also suggested that you put your feet onto the floor for the practice if you can safely do so.
Adaptive Yoga Therapy
Yoga Health & Healing offers Adaptive Yoga Therapy classes which are meant for disabled students and their helpers. This form of integrative yoga therapy improves the quality of life for people with physical disabilities. Adaptive Yoga Therapy classes allow the students to experience the benefits of the yoga poses, with help of a teacher to guide a caregiver/helper. The student will work on connecting the mind with the body through a sequence of yoga poses.
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Instructor: Crystal Length: 0:37:48 This Adaptive Yoga Therapy class is designed for students with very limited mobility. These integrative yoga poses will help to keep the spine light while providing a sense of being grounded. The yoga poses are totally supported and allow for lengthening and twisting of the spine. With the help of a friend and props these yoga poses and deep releasing stretches will align the body to increase circulation and energy throughout the body. |
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Instructor: Crystal Length: 0:28:00 This Adaptive Yoga Therapy class is designed for individuals with a traumatic brain injury, or any other mind body disconnection. The sequencing will help to create a sense of balance and alignment with both sides of the body. This integrative yoga therapy practice will use a stable chair to assist with balance in various poses, incorporating muscles seldom challenged and working through spasticity in the body. The yoga student should have some mobility and strength in their limbs. |
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Instructor: Jesse Length: 00:23:02 This yoga class is for anyone who finds it easier to practice yoga with the support of a chair. It?s also great for a mid-day break at work if you are short on time. You will learn how to do common standing yoga poses, such as Downward Dog, Crescent Lunge and Half Pigeon, with a chair as a support for the poses. This complete class also incorporates seated yoga poses for your lower back and hips. |
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Instructor: Jesse Length: 0:12:54 Relax and unwind. Find the healing benefits of yoga as you practice from your chair. This seated yoga class is perfect for anyone who feels stress and tension in the neck and lower back areas of the body. |
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Instructor: Jesse Length: 0:17:34 Find the healing benefits of yoga as you practice upper and lower body yoga poses from your chair in this seated yoga class. This yoga class is for anyone who finds it easier to practice yoga in a seat. It?s also great for a mid-day break at work if you are short on time or space. As you move through this seated yoga class take the seat of the observer, observing your body and mind. |