| Chair Yoga is a contemporary sub-style of Hatha | | | | the basics. The basics usually consist of safety |
| Yoga. With the help of a chair, as the primary prop, a | | | | guidelines about what is recommended and what is |
| student can practice many Yogic techniques. Standing | | | | not. |
| and balancing asanas are enhanced and aligned with | | | | Chair Yoga can mentally challenge teachers in many |
| the use of a chair. Sun Salutations and Vinyasa flows | | | | ways. Since there are many paths of teaching chair |
| can be practiced during a chair Yoga session. | | | | Yoga, a teacher's creativity is allowed to flourish. |
| Seated asanas can be practiced by students, who | | | | Depending on the health condition of a student, there |
| have difficulty getting up and down, to and from, floor | | | | seem to be infinite modifications, which encourages |
| level. In some cases, students who are able to go to | | | | careful and safe steps of innovation on the part of |
| the floor can use the chair to elevate their legs, while in | | | | chair Yoga teachers. |
| a supine position. There is no end to the number of | | | | That said - taking specialized chair Yoga teacher |
| possibilities when you consider seated, supine, prone, | | | | courses are the best option for the continuing |
| standing, and table related asanas. | | | | education of certified instructors. There is no shortage |
| Pranayama techniques are easily integrated into a | | | | of students, when you consider the number of people |
| lesson plan. Depending upon the conditions of students | | | | with ailments, such as: diabetes, neurological disorders, |
| in a class, Yoga teachers may modify or omit dynamic | | | | obesity, heart problems, cancer recovery, trauma, |
| forms of pranayama. Depending upon the objective, | | | | post-op rehabilitation, and limitations in mobility. |
| some Yogic methods may be excluded. Meditation | | | | Some people think that chair Yoga is only for seniors. |
| and relaxation techniques are usually part of the class, | | | | To be honest, many seniors appreciate Yoga more |
| due to their therapeutic value. | | | | than younger generations because they feel the |
| Using a chair, during Yoga practice, is an attractive | | | | results and are in tune with their health. However, there |
| option for many people, due to a variety of health | | | | are many segments of the world population that will |
| conditions. Students who are recovering from trauma, | | | | benefit from regular practice. The future of chair Yoga |
| or a surgical procedure, are able to practice | | | | is filled with innovation, as the therapeutic applications |
| independently, once they have been guided through | | | | of this practice become more fully realized. |