Take a Break: Try Chair Yoga

New research has shown that Chair yoga is particularly helpful for older adults with osteoarthritis. In addition to reducing pain and improving quality of life, it also a way to avoid medications. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society 

Chair yoga refers to a yoga poses that are modified so you can do them in a chair. Below are a variety of videos to try.

From Kripalu Yoga breaks- All are less than 6 minutes and are done in a chair

• Stretch and Twist with Jurain Hughes 

 • Relax, Open and Energize with Jurian Hughes 

 • Yoga Hands with Allison Gemmel Laframboise 

                                                 Yoga for Seniors: Chair Sun Salutations 

Not interested in today’s activity, go to the Take a Break Pinterest Board. and pick out something else.