Chair Yoga for Seniors: Stretches and Poses That You Can Do Sitting Down at Home

One of the biggest concerns among aging men and women is the fear of falling. Chair yoga, or "yoga while seated," allows anyone to experience all of the benefits of an exercise program without being afraid. In Chair Yoga for Seniors, registered yoga practitioner and instructor Lynn Lehmkuhl offers readers easy-to-follow yoga positions and stretches that can be done at home, while sitting down.

Chair Yoga for Seniors outlines the physical and mental benefits that come with practicing yoga daily, and provides instructions for numerous different exercises, including:

• Full body warm ups
• Joint rolls
• Beginner routines
• Intermediate routines
• Expert routines
• Full body cool downs

The routines found in Chair Yoga for Seniors can help readers make daily exercise a reality and provide invaluable benefits such as increased energy and a boost in confidence.

Author: Lynn Lehmkuhl
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
Published: 04/07/2020
Pages: 164
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.20lbs
Size: 9.00h x 7.00w x 0.60d
ISBN13: 9781510750630
ISBN10: 1510750630
BISAC Categories:
- Health & Fitness | Yoga
- Health & Fitness | Exercise | General
- Health & Fitness | Aging & Longevity

About the Author
Lynn Lehmkuhl is a registered yoga teacher with additional specialized training in chair yoga and therapeutic yoga. In 2015, she trained with the preeminent chair yoga teacher, Lakshmi Voelker, in order to bring yoga to those who suffer from physical or cognitive impairments. In 2016, Lynn completed Adaptive Teacher Training which is the therapeutic application of yoga. In addition to working with her clients Lynn volunteers weekly at the Lenox Hill Neighborhood Alzheimer program. She lives and works in New York City.