During the pandemic, I spent a lot of time creating online content. Including videos, blog posts, coloring pages, and other printables. This means more time spent on the computer writing, editing videos, and creating in Inkscape. As such my back gets a little 'tweaky'. So I figured I'd share this quick office chair yoga for lower back pain routine I do to offset all the sitting. If you can’t view the embedded video above, you can view the video on YouTube. Maybe add …
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Seated Eagle Pose 15 Min Chair Yoga Sequence
A few times a year my yoga classes get themed to the season or Holiday. For example, doing Tree pose around Christmas or Arbor day. One yoga pose that's a staple to celebrate Independence day here in the United States, is Eagle Pose. To switch things up this year I've been exploring seated eagle pose, and created this 15-minute chair yoga sequence. If you can’t view the embedded video above, you can view the video on YouTube. Maybe add it to a playlist? Above all, remember to subscribe to …
7 Ways to use a chair in your yoga practice
My goal for yoga practitioners is that they are pain free. In movement, in yoga and hopefully in life. One way we can work around pain and limited mobility issues is by using props. There are so many props to choose from but one I want to focus on today is a chair. Specifically seven ways to use a chair in your yoga practice. Using a chair in your yoga practice is a fantastic way to support your body, your practice and encourage mindfulness. The best thing is, that most of us have a chair …
5-minute Office Chair Yoga – Standing Flow
So I don't know about you but I feel like I am spending more and more time sitting. One thing that I've decided to do is more short movement sessions, as my Garmin reminds me to move. And I want to provide easy ways for you to do the same. So stand up away from your desk, and take 5-minutes for this office chair yoga class. This 5-minute yoga break is all about using the office chair as a prop to exercise and stretch. This isn't an "in-chair" yoga workout, but a standing stretch. If …
Chair Yoga 15 minutes routine for all levels
Many of us are sitting more, and therefore trying to find ways to fit more movement into our days. One of the things we're told is to take breaks every hour. Not always as easy as it seems. For the times when you can't get outside, or on your mat it's Chair workouts to the rescue. Which is why I created this Chair yoga 15 minutes class. I already have a 10-minute Chair Yoga class but that was focused more on stretching and moving, this is a yoga flow. So exploring poses like warrior 2, …
10 minute chair yoga for beginners
Since the pandemic, and lock-down, I've done a lore more sitting. Sure I am walking my dog, and getting out in the garden. But, I've been in front of a computer much more than 'normal'. Whatever normal means anymore. I wanted to do more yoga. And, yoga can be done anywhere. Even in a chair! So, I created this 5 minute chair yoga for beginners. …
10 minute Standing Chair Workout
I knew I'd be busy getting ready for IDEA World Fitness Convention this week, so what I did last week was do a double workout and make TWO videos so I could upload one this week. Look at me getting all organized! This weeks workout is a 10 minute standing workout that can be down with a chair if balance in an issue. I chose to demonstrate the exercises with a chair and show a few non-chair options. As always it's workout, make it your own working to your level of fitness. The …
Yoga block balance exercises for strength & stability
This movement class is a quickie and based around yoga block balance exercises. These exercises are great for knee tracking, strength and stability for muscles around the knee. Grab a yoga block and join me! If you can’t view the embedded video above, you can view the video on YouTube. Maybe add it to a playlist? Above all, remember to subscribe to my channel. New videos are uploaded regularly. However, for exclusive longer format videos sign up for my Patreon community. Each month we …
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8 yoga poses to improve balance for beginners
As we age, balance training becomes so important. It can build strength and stability, plus it can help reduce the risk of injury from falling. One thing I love about yoga is that it's a great way to train balance. So let's discuss 8 yoga poses to improve balance for beginners. From chair or wall assisted to freestanding! If you can’t view the embedded video above, you can view the video on YouTube. Maybe add it to a playlist? Above all, remember to subscribe …