Taking Yoga Off the Floor!

Yoga has been practiced for centuries as a low-impact, versatile form of exercise. While yoga is popular with a younger set of exercise enthusiasts, it is an excellent way for seniors to increase flexibility, strength, and reduce the risk of falling. Non-traditional forms of yoga have been modified to accommodate those with different physical capabilities. Chair yoga is a great adaptation of yoga because it has less risk of injury and displaces the stress usually carried by the joints and knees when practicing the traditional form of yoga.

Chair yoga is comprised of more than just sitting in the chair and stretching the upper body. It also consists of using the chair as a balance support when standing up to do full body stretches. This gives senior citizens the full physical benefit of traditional yoga stretches along with the security of having support. For those with difficulty standing, chair yoga is an ideal way to keep the upper body toned and in shape.

If you are looking for other alternatives to chair yoga exercises that give a low-impact but thorough workout, you might enjoy pool aerobics which combines stretching and strengthening in a cushioned environment.

Valencia Terrace will be starting our Yoga Chair Class starting November 8th at 1:30 PM. Classes will be held twice a week on Mondays and Wednesdays. Everyone is welcome to come and participate! RSVP by calling (951) 273-1300 or by checking out or Facebook page www.facebook.com/valenciaterrace.