Chair Yoga For Seniors Over 60: Gently Build Strength, Flexibility, Energy, & Mental Fitness In Just 2 Weeks To Improve Your Quality Of Life And Grow - Chapshaw Publications

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nOne big secret to growing older with confidence, dignity and style, is hidden in two words - Chair Yoga. nMore than 20% of all yoga enthusiasts are 60 or older, and that number is steadily growing. It's not surprising to see why. nYoga has a host of health benefits that improve the quality of life of older adults. It strengthens bones, improves balance and stability, enhances flexibility and joint health, and helps with mobility. nAs a result, you'll be able to keep moving, stay independent, and continue doing the things you love to do, such as taking a walk outdoors, playing with your grandkids, or traveling the world, throughout your golden years. nAn added benefit is the beautiful sense of tranquility that descends on you when doing yoga in any form. It can hone your mind into a level of focus, awareness, and calm, that has a positive knock-on effect on every part of your life. nBut if you have physical limitations, you may be wondering if it's possible for you to do yoga. nNot to worry - you can still practice yoga and experience the numerous benefits it has to offer. And you don't need to do anything that's too active or physically challenging either. nThere are forms of yoga that are very gentle on your body and easy to do... and you only need a chair to do it. nIn this practical and helpful handbook, you will discover: A guide to empowering yourself, sharpening your mind, and growing older gracefully, using yoga as your powerful, secret weaponWhat to do and what to avoid when practicing yoga if you have osteoporosis, or recently had an illness, injury, surgery, or a strokeHow to feel better faster and keep the momentum going by using yoga to significantly improve your mood, and also boost your cognitive processes like memory and focusHow to reduce anxiety, stress, and overthinking, with easy-to-follow, simple mindfulness exercises and meditations that form an important part of your yoga practiceSimple yoga poses to loosen your neck and shoulder muscles and relieve any pain and tension you are holding thereLeg-strengthening exercises you can do sitting down that will help relieve foot pain, increase circulation, and keep you mobileYoga moves to build up arm and hand strength and reinforce your torso and core muscles so that you can grasp, lift, and hold things more easilyHow to easily release tense muscles without having to pay for expensive therapy or massages by using this helpful tool60+ illustrated yoga poses that you can impl