Gentle Chair Yoga Routine - 30 min

This is a 30 minute chair yoga sequence released by therapists in the Toronto Rehab Brain and Spinal Cord LEAP Service. The gentle chair exercises are designed with 3 variations that will help you work within your therapeutic window. Square breathing and alternate nostril breathing exercises are also included. Please leave your comments below. We love creating content that helps people live an active life with less pain!

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Legal Disclaimer: This video does not replace physical therapy or exercises prescribed by a medical professional. This video does not replace nor should you construe it as medical advice. Talk to your health care team before starting this or any other exercise program. Do not do exercises that are beyond your fitness or ability level. Have someone with you for the first few exercise sessions. Stop an exercise if it causes pain or too much discomfort. Seek medical attention if pain or discomfort persists. Never ignore or delay seeking medical advice because of anything said or done in this video. There are risks in any exercise program. University Health Network, Toronto Rehab, LEAP Service is not responsible or liable for any harm, loss, medical problems or other consequences you may suffer or cause resulting from the use of this video or reliance on information provided in this video.

[jenniferbradley]

I'm 73 and can no longer do my four mile walks due to bad knees. I spent a year doing absolutely nothing and got very depressed. Someone suggested chair yoga and i found your site. Just love it and do it six day a week. I especially love the bird songs in the background, much better than music. I feel like I am out in nature when doing the exercises. Thank you for this site.

[tageulefeinberg]

I love this routine. I've been doing it for years now and it always makes me feel better. and I love the birds.

[helenatroy]

I found your workouts after my hip replacement surgery. I am a fit 71 year old and a water fitness instructor, but don't have medical approval yet to get in the pool. Wit modifications, these have been so helpful. I've done yoga since the 60s. Thanks for making these videos.

[tracycoyne]

I have never been a healthy person. I turned 50 this year and have started gaining weight like crazy. I tried some of the other yoga exercises and they were too hard for me. My daughter in law suggested chair yoga. I had not heard of it. I have now done three different versions and really enjoy it. It seems to be just the right amount of exercise for me at this time. Thank you for having these online

[bonnie]

Wonderful for arthritis...helps loosen the joints and it is getting easier each time. Wonderful quiet and peaceful exercises. Great for a person in their 70's...thank you.

[annavandermeij]

This is the best chair yoga routine I've tried so far. Thanks!

[ksmomto]

I love that this isn’t hurried or rushed and shows different levels. I tried many chair yoga videos and many left me frustrated but this one did not. Shared it with a friend, and thank you for making this a great experience.

[florencerios]

Great program!!! Thank you! This is perfect for elderly persons that don't have transportation.

[rosec]

My husband and I have been doing these videos almost everyday since the virus shutdown. My husband has never done Yoga in his life and he’s doing very well. He does what he can and that’s so important when you’re older. Thanks Cara. Great job.

[trishag]

With the virus sweeping the nation, I was having tremendous issues with both anxiety and depression. I felt better immediately after doing this routine. Thank you so much for providing me with this outlet and a chance to move my old out-of-shape body in ways that enhance it, rather than injure it.

[pammitchell]

Thank you, all of you! My balance is really compromised, so I appreciate the chair exercise!

[LauraFidler-prkh]

I like this! Nice and slow and gentle for someone who hasn't done yoga in awhile.❤

[kathyflick]

Thank you for making these two yoga chair exercise videos. I am very happy that you show various versions of the poses so I can do them to my ability, especially the hip poses. Kudos to your team

[anniehudsonmcknight]

Thanks Bonnie, Cara, and Erin for this wonderful video. I'm now interchanging your video with 2 others from Leap service. I've been doing You Tube Chair Yoga videos for 19 months 5 days a week along with my light weight and resistance band strength training routines. I love your video due to it's gentle stretching of my total body and great pain and stiffness relief. This also helps prepare me to play tennis doubles twice a week. So great for me as a 74 year old.

[bundschususan]

Wonderful sequence! It's great that you have 3 people illustrating modification.

[joansullivan]

Just did this for the first time. Really liked it!

[tageulefeinberg]

thank you for the routine. it's so enjoyable and I love hearing the birds in the background.

[tamariwitkin]

Lovely, gentle video. I like the voiceover; so all 3 participants are silently focused on the movements themselves.

[margaret]

That was a lovely class. Thank you so much.

[carensexton]

Lovely sequence. Gentle, relaxing with very good options. Thank you!