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Chair Yoga Poses: Benefits of Chair Yoga Pose | How To Avoid Injuries

By Patricia | April 30, 2009

How to do a chair yoga pose and avoid injuries
The foundation of every correct position is a strong, straight lower back and, subsequently, it is important in any Yogasana (pose). In Utkatasana I (Yoga Chair Pose I), you learn to straighten and, in the process, strengthen your lower back and legs. In so doing, you [...]

What Is Chair Yoga

By Patricia | March 20, 2009

The defining characteristic of ‘Chair Yoga’ would be its gentle approach. This form of yoga is practiced whilst seated in a chair or the chair may be used as a prop for support, whilst standing. It does not have any recognition as a distinct or unique school of yoga, like other disciplines such as Kundalini [...]

What Is Chair Yoga And Its Health Benefits

By Patricia | March 19, 2009

Simply stated, Chair Yoga is Yoga practiced sitting in a chair. However, it can also just as easily be done lying in bed. Whatever asanas (Yoga poses) are done standing and sitting, supine and prone, are improvised to be done on a chair or lying in bed. Chair Yoga works in tandem with the majority [...]