The Gentle Path to Health – Shaw Local

Maintaining physical activity and mental health is essential to aging gracefully, and chair yoga has emerged as an excellent way for seniors to achieve both. At Home Instead, we understand the unique needs of older adults and strive to provide practices that enhance their quality of life. Chair yoga is a great practice that can be easily incorporated into daily life, providing physical activity and mental relaxation without requiring advanced fitness levels or special equipment.

Chair yoga has the benefit of improving flexibility and strength, allowing older adults to maintain and increase their flexibility and strength for everyday tasks. Gentle stretching improves mobility and reduces stiffness. In addition, chair yoga improves blood circulation, which is beneficial for those with circulatory problems and helps improve heart health and energy levels. Additionally, the deep breathing and mindful movements of chair yoga reduce stress, promote mental wellbeing, and help manage anxiety and depression.

Chair yoga is suitable for a variety of fitness levels and physical conditions, so if you’re thinking about getting started, here are some tips to help you:

• Choose the right chairTo support your movements without restricting them, use a sturdy chair with a straight back and no arms.
• Find a quiet place: Ensure you have a quiet environment where you can concentrate without distractions.
• Prepare your body: Wear comfortable clothing that you can move in easily and stay hydrated before and after your session.

Chair yoga offers a gentle yet effective way for older adults to stay active, improve their health, and enhance their quality of life.

You are invited to an informative presentation to be held on July 11, 2024 at 11:00 AM in the Zimmerman Room of the DeKalb Public Library. Representatives from Home Instead in DeKalb will teach beginner chair yoga techniques.

Join us as we discuss the benefits of chair yoga for seniors and guide you through a brief session to learn how you can incorporate this gentle practice into your daily life to improve your physical and mental health.

For further information, please contact:

Home Institute

2585 ​​Sycamore Road

DeKalb, IL 60115

815-754-1300

www.homeinstead.com/location/718/