bikram yoga

Chair Yoga can easily work in harmony with most physical rehabilitation prescriptions. Many physical therapists have knowledge of Yoga or are teachers of Yoga. Many doctors
physical therapists
and medical professionals recommend Yoga to patients who are making a “come back.”

Yoga gives these patients the strength to move ahead
when many would be discouraged. The comebacks that I have personally witnessed are inspiring to me as a Yoga teacher. Over time
I have seen come backs from strokes
heart attacks
and car accidents.

It touches me that they thanked me for teaching them Yoga or Chair Yoga.
The courage to go on came from within their minds
but Yoga became a significant part of their lives. As a Yoga teacher the inspiration was mutual and made me feel helpful. After all
being of help
and being appreciated
are prime motivations for teachers of any subject.

Muscle tone is a result of stretching and flexing any muscle group. Active muscles display themselves on anybody that chooses to use them. This is also a good way to relieve oneself of anxiety
stress
tension
and prevent depression. Like the other benefits
previously mentioned
this results in whole body health. A healthy body does
indeed
compliment a healthy mind.

For those clients who are confined to a chair
it is wise to include some form of a weight bearing
or weight resistance
exercise program. For those who can stand
Chair Yoga is another weight bearing exercise that will stimulate bone building.

With progressive weight resistance
you use free weights or machines
but with Yoga you bear your own body weight. The end result of these exercise programs would be increased bone density and prevention of Osteoporosis.
Seniors spend more time alone
than any other age group. Sometimes
we all need a little solitude
but too much solitude can lead to depression
in some of us. Living life like a monk is not for everyone.

Chair Yoga classes offer a social activity that helps to stimulate the mind and body in a positive way. This becomes an uplifting activity that participants look forward to. Regular attendance
and socializing in Chair Yoga classes
is a healthy activity that leads to building strong relationships.

It also exposes seniors to the many activities that are going on within the community center. Participants of chair Yoga classes are exposed to whole health and gain a nutritional education as a member of a senior
community
or wellness center.

Lastly
all participants in Chair Yoga classes learn to relax and quiet the mind
through breath awareness
meditation
stage-by-stage relaxation
a combination
or another method. The end result being that these Yoga students can control their minds
focus on the good things in life
and prevent depression.