Chair Stretches to Overcome Body Stiffness
Stretching is a great way to enhance our physical well-being and relieve stress. However, we may find that some popular techniques or movements we’ve done in the past go beyond our body’s current range of motion or cause us pain. With chair stretches, which incorporates gentle yoga poses, you can do simple, yet effective moves that lengthen and restore your muscles without the need to stand or lie down. With just a chair and some expert guidance, anyone can use these moderate exercises to regain flexibility and reclaim their vitality and mobility.
In this highly beneficial 7-day course, fitness expert Michelle Pualani Houston will lead you through short and effective chair stretches designed to increase your flexibility and balance from head to toe. You'll learn positions and movements designed to gradually increase joint mobility and extension while also lengthening your muscles. Each lesson’s intensity level will be from gentle to moderate, with five and ten-minute routine options, and modifications for any needed customizations. You will also practice yoga flow and breathwork to deepen your stretches and release any stress. By the end of the course, you will move with greater ease and have a practice that will keep you limber and lithe for many years.
What is included in this course:
- Seven guided chair yoga stretching lessons designed to increase mobility, flexibility, and posture.
- Five and ten-minute video sequences with modifications and varying exercise intensities to tailor the workouts to your needs.
- Expert instructions on how to gently increase body strength and limberness while also alleviating body stiffness.
- Helpful directions for building stabilization of your spine and improving cardiovascular function to create a strong connection between your mind and body.
- Insightful tips on using movement for a more open, expressive, and aware state of being.
- Soothing breathwork techniques that improve respiratory health and lung capacity and focus our attention on the present moment.
- Practical advice on developing your balance on and off the chair.
Who should take this course:
- Anyone looking to improve their posture, loosen tension, and alleviate stress without having to get up and down from the floor.
- Those interested in enhancing their mobility and strength while seated at their desk or kitchen table.
- Persons needing to modify or customize their workouts to accommodate varying fitness levels and abilities.
- Individuals experiencing joint sensitivity or body stiffness, or are recovering from a minor injury, who would like to get moving with low-impact exercises.
- People who sit a lot and are interested in simple yet effective stretches they can incorporate into a busy life.
- Self-care enthusiasts wanting to try new mindfulness practices for a stronger mind, body, and breath connection.
Gain all the benefits of a stretching practice from the comfort of your chair. Let’s get started today!
