Chair yoga can be a great way to experience yoga without having to get down and up from the floor.

“Chairs allow for the adaptation of traditional yoga poses into a supportive and accessible form of practice,” says yoga teacher Alison Reaume . “You do not need to have any fancy props or even go to a yoga class. You can easily perform these movements from the comfort of your own home.”

While yoga is generally a low-impact, gentle practice, the added stability of a chair can make it more accessible for those who have balance issues, experience dizziness or might struggle moving from the floor due to health or mobility issues. You may like

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