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Yoga for seniors and chair yoga

Is yoga safe for older adults, and what is chair yoga? Yoga can be a good fit at any age when it is gentle and adapted. Chair yoga keeps you seated or uses a chair for support, so you can stretch, breathe and build balance with less strain on your joints.

Helpful tips

  • Use a sturdy chair and keep both feet on the floor.
  • Move slowly and never push into pain.
  • Look for classes labeled gentle, chair or senior yoga.

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When to get medical advice. Talk to your doctor first if you have osteoporosis, balance problems, joint replacements or a heart condition. Yoga on yoga.org is education and not medical advice.

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