Chair Yoga for Seniors at Meadowood Auckland

🧘‍♀️ Chair Yoga with Anu Krishna is specially designed for senior citizens with mobility challenges and persons with disabilities. This gentle class helps you stretch, breathe and relax to strengthen both body and mind.

This supportive class is suitable for people with limited mobility, including those using walking aids, as well as those with reasonable mobility who can walk without assistance.

• Location: Meadowood Community Centre, 55 Meadowood Drive, Unsworth Heights, Auckland 0632
• Cost: $10 per session
• Contact: Anu Krishna - 022 329 9443 or anuyoga37@gmail.com

Benefits of Chair Yoga for Seniors and People with Limited Mobility 🌿

Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that's practiced sitting on a chair or standing using a chair for support. It's particularly beneficial for older adults and those with mobility issues who find traditional yoga poses challenging.

Regular chair yoga practice offers numerous health benefits:

• Improved flexibility: Gentle stretching helps maintain and increase range of motion in joints, which is essential for everyday activities.
• Better balance: Even seated poses can help strengthen core muscles that support better balance and stability.
• Reduced stress and anxiety: The breathing techniques and mindfulness aspects of yoga can significantly reduce stress levels and promote mental wellbeing.
• Pain management: Many participants report reduced discomfort from conditions like arthritis, back pain, and other chronic issues.
• Enhanced breathing: Yogic breathing exercises increase lung capacity and improve respiratory function.
• Social connection: Group classes provide valuable social interaction and community support.

Chair yoga is accessible to nearly everyone, regardless of age or physical condition. 👵👴 The supportive structure of the chair allows participants to enjoy the benefits of yoga without fear of falling or difficulty getting up and down from the floor.

With regular practice, many find improvements in their daily activities - from reaching items on shelves to walking more confidently. The class moves at a comfortable pace with modifications offered to match your personal abilities and comfort level.

Join Anu at Meadowood Community Centre and discover how chair yoga can bring more ease, comfort and joy to your everyday life. 💪❤️