
20 Min Seated Upper Body Chair Yoga: Mobility, Strength, Stretch
- Duration
- 22 min
- Level
- Beginner
- Body Focus
- Upper Body
- Est. Calories
- ~66 kcal
A seated 20-minute upper body chair yoga class for mobility, strength and stretching, osteoporosis and wheelchair friendly.
Every exercise in this upper body chair yoga class is done seated, and the moves are osteoporosis friendly and wheelchair friendly. Light hand weights of about 2 pounds (1 kg) are optional, and soup cans, water bottles or wrist weights work just as well. The video runs about 22 minutes.
Equipment setup
Who Is It For?
Seniors, wheelchair users and anyone who wants a seated routine to improve posture, strength and flexibility in the upper body.
Who Is It Not For?
Not ideal if you want a standing or cardio workout, or a very challenging strength session, as this is a seated, low-impact class.
Key Benefits
Improves posture, upper body strength and flexibility, and can help ease neck and shoulder pain, all from a chair.
Things to Keep in Mind
Keep movements within a pain-free range, use light weights only if you want them, and check with a doctor or physio if you have neck or shoulder problems.
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Recommended Equipment
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Used in this session