Chairful Yoga For Seniors and Limited Mobility - Whanganui

🧘‍♀️ Chairful Yoga classes at Whanganui Yoga Centre are specially designed for seniors and anyone with mobility challenges. These sessions focus on improving your balance, enhancing flexibility, and promoting calmness through adapted yoga techniques.

Class Details:

• Suitable for all mobility levels, including those using walking aids
• Location: Whanganui Yoga Centre, 76 Guyton Street, Whanganui
• Cost: $10 per class or $15 per week
• Instructor: Martin Nagle

For bookings or enquiries, contact Martin on 022 622 1711 or email martinnagle@ymail.com

Why Chair Yoga Is Perfect For Seniors in Whanganui 🪑 ✨

Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that's performed while seated or using a chair for support, making it ideal for older adults and those with limited mobility. This accessible approach to yoga brings numerous benefits:

• Improved Balance: Chair yoga helps strengthen core muscles that support better balance, reducing fall risks common among seniors.
• Enhanced Flexibility: Regular practice gently increases range of motion in joints, making everyday movements easier and more comfortable.
• Stress Reduction: The breathing techniques and mindfulness elements help calm the nervous system, reducing anxiety and promoting better sleep.
• Better Circulation: Even gentle movements can improve blood flow, which is particularly beneficial for those who may be less active.
• Community Connection: Joining these classes provides valuable social interaction with like-minded people in a supportive environment.

The classes at Whanganui Yoga Centre accommodate different ability levels, so you can participate fully regardless of your current fitness or mobility status. No previous yoga experience is necessary to begin enjoying the benefits.

Chair yoga is particularly valuable for maintaining independence and quality of life as we age. The techniques learned can be easily practised at home between classes, providing ongoing support for your wellbeing journey.

Join our friendly Whanganui community as we move, breathe, and relax together in a way that honors your body's current capabilities while gently expanding what's possible. 🌿