Begin seated, with your feet firmly planted on the ground at hips’ distance, hands on your knees.You can hold each stretch for as long as you’d like. I go through the entire chair yoga flow with you in this video, or keep scrolling for the step-by-step sequence! Go pour yourself a glass of water or take a bathroom break! Also, if you’re interested, I highly recommend converting to a standing desk! I adore mine. I should note: it is important to stand up at least once an hour and get some light movement in, if you’re able. The goal is to feel good, so don’t force any of the stretches. Keep your ribs pulled in, your shoulders stacked on top of your hips, and your head up. These chair yoga poses require you to first sit up with your pelvis in neutral, reaching long through your spine to the crown of your head. Posture is everything when you’re sitting ( try using a posture correctorfor extra back support), and even more so when you’re stretching. These poses will move your spine in all directions to help keep you feeling great! SEATED YOGA SEQUENCE FULLThese stretches are, if I may daresay, a game changer.Īll of the following chair yoga stretches are done fully seated, making them perfect for when you can’t break out a full Vinyasa practice but still want to loosen up, regain energy and clarity, and relieve back and neck pain. I wanted to be able to help my clients feel better with stretches you can do any time in your chair. I teach corporate yoga throughout San Diego, and oftentimes I work with my clients seated in suits around a conference table, which is how I came to create this chair yoga practice. Unfortunately, all those hours sitting can start to make the body tighten and stiffen, leading to loss of mobility and flexibility. Whether you’re on an airplane, spending hours in front of your computer, or waiting at the DMV, there’s bound to be a lot of sitting in your life. Stuck sitting for a long time? You need these chair yoga stretches in your life.
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