(CNN) — Sitting down to exercise may not seem to make sense on first glance. After all, there is a reason why people uninterested in physical activity are often dubbed couch potatoes. But chair yoga ...

For years, Patty had been experiencing issues with her mobility after decades of struggling with obesity. She had made the decision to go back to college in her late 40’s, and with her weight climbing ...

Chair yoga offers a gentle yet effective way to experience the benefits of yoga using just a sturdy chair. Perfect for seniors, office workers, or anyone with limited mobility, this adaptable practice ...

For some, the road to enlightenment begins with sitting down. Taking a seat is a first step for participants of chair yoga, a low-impact, high-benefit variation of the physical, spiritual and mental ...

This 15-minute chair yoga class is designed for seniors and beginners. The gentle sequence supports mobility, circulation, ...

Chair yoga can be useful for older adults who have difficulty with balance or want to improve their strength while minimizing the risk of falls. Chairs can provide stability or make an exercise easier ...

Whitney Chapman, right, conducts a chair yoga class at the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan, in New York, March 28, 2025. NEW YORK — Marian Rivman is pushing 80. Harriet Luria is a proud 83. In this ...

NEW YORK — Marian Rivman is pushing 80. Harriet Luria is a proud 83. In this trio, Carol Leister is the baby at 62. Together, they have decades of experience with yoga. Only now, it involves a chair.

Chair yoga is a gentle, modified form of yoga that’s accessible to almost anyone — no matter your fitness level. Yoga, in general, is a bit of a miracle worker. As a combination of physical postures, ...

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