Golden Years Yoga
Chair-based yoga for seniors
Thursdays 10-11.15am Chewton Mendip Village Hall
The popular chair-based class promotes strength, mobility and balance through fun movements and postures. Expect standing movements and postures to prepare the body for breath work and meditative practice at the end of the class.
Breath is emphasised in this class to maintain mindful practices. There are plenty of opportunities to explore various movements and breathing techniques. Beginners are welcom!
This is what people say
Yoga was a gift to myself when I retired 25 years ago. I was always too busy finding my way through life but knew something was missing. I have been lucky in finding wonderful tutors who have taught me different aspects of yoga; Sue taught me to look after my body through the postures of yoga, Jenni developed my spirituality and Alex, a former national ballet dancer, the beauty and strength of yoga movement.
Now I am so grateful to Yuka for enabling me to continue to grow and nurture my body and soul through her gentle, well-structured programme; one which is caring and sensitive without sacrificing the essentials of yoga practice – stretch, breathe and relax. I look forward each week to our Thursday morning class and always come away feeling uplifted and mentally strong. It has been a gift that continually gives. Thank you, Yuka.
– Irene
I have had the pleasure of attending Yuka’s yoga classes over many years, (now as a senior Golden Years student)!!
Through her exceptional knowledge of yoga together with her gentle, compassionate and caring teaching style, I find my yoga sessions to be a very positive experience. This helps me to use my practice to learn and understand my body and deepen connections to reflect in natures seasons, enhancing my overall well-being.
Yuka is a teacher for all abilities and always offers and encourages her students to adapt and practice alternatives when covering a temporary loss of ability, (hip/knee replacements etc.) necessary when teacher a senior class!!
Then after several deep breaths, I’m off for a social cup of coffee with fellow students!!
– Diane
Benefits of chair-based yoga
Reduces pain and discomfort:
Chair yoga can help reduce pain and discomfort in several ways :
- Gentle movements : Chair yoga involves gentle, low-impact movements that can help reduce pain and discomfort in the joints, muscles, and other areas of the body.
- Relaxation response : The slow, gentle movements and deep breathing in chair yoga can help promote relaxation response, reducing stress and anxiety and promoting relaxation.
- Reduced inflammation: The gentle stretches and movements in chair yoga can help reduce inflammation and promote healing in the muscles and joints, which can reduce pain and discomfort.
Improves balance and coordination:
Chair yoga can help improve balance and coordination by :
- Strengthening core muscles : The gentle movements and stretches in chair yoga can help strengthen the core muscles, which are essential for balance and stability.
- Improving proprioception : Chair yoga can help improve proprioception, or the body’s ability to sense its position and movement, which can improve balance and coordination.
- Reducing the risk of falls : Chair yoga can help reduce the risk of falls and injuries by improving balance and coordination, especially for older adults or people with mobility issues.
Reduces stress and promotes relaxation:
Chair yoga can help reduce stress and promote relaxation by :
- Generating the relaxation response : The slow, gentle movements and deep breathing in chair yoga can help trigger the relaxation response, which can reduce stress and anxiety.
- Reducing cortisol levels : Chair yoga’s gentle stretches and movements can help reduce cortisol levels, which can promote relaxation and reduce stress
- Improving mood : The gentle movements and deep breathing in chair yoga can help improve mood and reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety.
Overall, chair yoga can be a gentle and accessible way to improve flexibility, reduce pain and discomfort, improve balance and coordination, and reduce stress and promote relaxation.
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