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Yoga Chair

Sometimes the positions and movements required in yoga can be difficult.   For anyone who struggles with yoga there is a new yoga chair technique that is easier and will still allow you to practice yoga.  Chair yoga is one of the gentlest forms of yoga available and is practiced using a chair.  Many of its poses and movements require you to sit in the chair or use it as support while you stand for more difficult poses.  These techniques make it great for the elderly or disabled who still wish to practice yoga. 

When using a yoga chair individuals are still taught ways to achieve physical and mental fitness.  Complex movements and positions are made much simpler by the use of a chair.  Often times doctors recommend chair yoga to patients who may have high blood pressure, anxiety, carpal tunnel and depression.  This is thought the aid the healing process of these disorders by helping the individual to achieve their goals of mental well being as well as physical fitness. 

When purchasing a yoga chair it is important to keep in mind that it will be used for yoga exercise techniques.  The chair must, above all other things, be sturdy.  Individuals must be able to trust the chair with all the weight off their body, plus the added weight of pressure.  The chair you choose must also be comfortable.  Many poses require you to sit in the chair, some poses are odd and may not be performed in a regular chair.  Chairs with arm rests are not recommended because the arm rests tend to get in the way of some positioning.  Choosing a chair that has a high back is recommended because it will help your posture in positioning as well as provide ample support in standing positions.

 

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