Chair yoga improves flexibility and is easier on the knees and back. It may improve mood in older adults, too. Seated mountain pose helps with core strength and posture. Seated twists can help with ...

Dear Savvy Senior: I’ve been hearing a lot about chair yoga lately. My New Year’s resolution is to improve my health and get moving again, but I have trouble getting down on the floor. What can you ...

I’ve been hearing a lot about chair yoga lately. My New Year’s resolution is to improve my health and get moving again, but I have trouble getting down on the floor. What can you tell me about this ...

Chair yoga is gentle version of yoga that can be done entirely seated, while still getting all of the benefits of traditional yoga. Most yoga poses can be performed on a chair, or you can stand while ...

Chair yoga is a safe and adaptable practice that improves mobility, strength, mood, and overall quality of life in older adults, including those with chronic conditions. Research highlights its role ...

Stretching the piriformis muscle can relieve tension, reduce muscle discomfort, and improve mobility. A person can do a piriformis stretch in a chair or on the floor. The piriformis is a flat, ...

Various exercises may reduce tight hamstrings and lower the risk of injury. People can do hamstring stretches sitting on a chair, lying down, against a wall, and more. People who participate in sports ...

Prolonged sitting has negative health effects, such as muscle stiffness and an increased risk of chronic disease. Simple stretches like the seated spinal twist, crescent lunge and cat-cow a few times ...