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Yoga for Seniors: The Whole Body

Beginner I
(35 Reviews)
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If you are looking for a full-length class of chair yoga, this is absolutely perfect. Michelle gently strengthens and stretches the whole body, all while seated in a chair. It's perfect for seniors or people with a disability.

Equipment

  • None

Focus

  • Arms/Hands
  • Flexibility
  • Legs and Feet
  • Lower Back
  • Neck/Shoulders
  • Spine
  • Strength
  • Twists
  • Whole Body

Style

  • Chair Yoga
  • Gentle Yoga
  • Yoga for Seniors
TracieJ
February 24, 2015
Comment:

As an instructor of chair-based yoga classes for seniors, I was startled by the speed of this instructor's breath and movements. When she began with the shoulder exercises and said "slow, controlled circles" her actions did NOT match up to that description! (I actually laughed out loud!) A young, conditioned person would likely hyperventilate breathing at that rate, let alone someone who is older, perhaps with physical injuries and/or limitations.

Please consider removing or reshooting this video. Although some of the exercises were good, there was little to no mindfulness or intention of breath. Also, although perhaps this is a personal preference, the instructor might benefit from some basic vocal coaching to bring the intensity and pitch of her voice down to mirror a more relaxed yoga environment.

Comment Replies

Barbi520
September 19, 2015
Comment:

I am 68 and I love the pace of this video -not boring like some. She is also careful about telling one the safe way to do things. All yoga is not meant to be relaxing. This is a good well rounded invigorating video. I feel great afterwards and have never been injured doing this.

jeffgil13
January 5, 2015
Comment:

I was looking for just the right chair/recovery yoga for someone that suffers from lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. I am thankful for Micelle helping me to get my joints moving in a gentle easy to learn manner.

Literateparakeet
February 3, 2014
Comment:

This class is perfect for me. I'm just beginning to exercise after being too sedentary for too long. My life is very busy, and I had always said if there were something I could do at work, I could exercise. Now I have no more excuses! I just did this at work.
A great work-out, kind and gentle instructions, many suggestions for adaptations make this my favorite class so far (I've tried out some others that I also liked but this is my favorite.)
I also felt the breathing suggested at the beginning would make me hyperventilate, so I just breathed in a way that was comfortable for me (much as we sometimes need to adapt poses).
Thanks again for a wonderful class!

Nannab
March 27, 2013
Comment:

Michelle, this is wonderful. I am a beginner and 60, this was a perfect place to start. I loved it.

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