There are many benefits in any form of chair yoga, chair tai chi, especially mind and body, but not limited to the list
below:
➢ Anti-aging properties
➢ Low impact
➢ Decreases stress levels, anxiety and depression
➢ Increases breath control
➢ Increases immunity
➢ Increases cognitive function of the brain
➢ Increases strength, balance and coordination (postural stability), proprioception and flexibility
➢ Decreases blood pressure
➢ Increases self-efficiency
➢ Helps to alleviate pain from Osteoarthritis
➢ Lubricates joints
➢ Helps with digestion, mobility, and ADL (activities of daily living)
➢ INDEPENDENCE!
The Secret To Relieving Neck and Back Pain
If you have chronic neck or back pain…
If you carry stress in your neck and shoulders (not that any of us do…!)
If you wake up feeling listless and sore, wondering what is going on with your body anyway…
Discover the natural, safe, and enjoyable way to get relief from the above, as well as achieve the following benefits:
…cope better with stress, both daily annoyances and monumental life changes.
…feel happier and more energized.
…increase physical strength and flexibility, no matter what your age or physical condition.
…feel more creative – and like you have more time for your creative projects.
…feel relaxed and at-ease in your body and in your life.
00:00 Intro
00:35 Grounding
01:20 Breathing
03:00 Mindful Movements
03:58 Atlas Rotation
05:01 Swimming Dragon
14:20 Shoulder work
49:00 Balance work
54:00 Gratitude, guided rest
58:00 Thank you
Ending information
// R E S O U R C E S
117 Health Conditions Helped by Yoga – https://yogawithgaileee.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/117conditionshelpedbyyoga.pdf
Salute to the Sun Yoga Flowchart – https://yogawithgaileee.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/salutetothesun.pdf
100 Positive statements (Sankalpa examples) – https://yogawithgaileee.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/100-sankalpas.pdf
👉 Why Yoga for Veterans – https://yogawithgaileee.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/why-yoga-for-vets-the-brain.pdf
Gear needed for Yoga Classes – http://yogawithgaileee.com/2021/11/08/gift-guide-for-the-yoga-person-in-your-life/
// V I D E O S
• Gentle Yoga for Easing Back Challenges Playlist – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLintB64DjXP45x9kR3yXzfmx43wWsmGAo
• Seated Chair Tai Chi Playlist – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLintB64DjXP5asuiOXLAnKkri8BCR23UJ
• Hand and Finger Exercises to lessen stiffness & pain – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLintB64DjXP475yRZAF_LAqRTzI6sxq2m
// F O L L O W
▸ website | https://www.yogawithgaileee.com/
▸ email | yogawithgaileee@gmail.com
▸ Yoga Nidra podcasts | https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLintB64DjXP66S9Rf9DOvDo_pHbXbUcu7
▸ instagram & Threads | @yogawithgaileee
**I understand that the Online Yoga virtual program involves physical activity which carries with it certain inherent risks. As a participant, I agree to assume all risk associated with this program and fully waive and release the Gail Pickens-Barger, its administrators, representatives and executors, past and present representatives and successors, and other persons from any and all claims, liability, or causes of action arising out of injury to me while participating. In addition, I take full responsibility for consulting a physician. I attest that, if I am pregnant, disabled in any way, or have recently suffered an illness, injury, or impairment, I should have or did consult a physician prior to participating in the Online Yoga Physical Activity Program.
Gail Pickens-Barger is an Ambassador for the Veteran Yoga Project, an instructor for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, a Certified Gentle Yoga for Low Back Care Yoga Instructor, and a retired computer scientist living in South East Texas.