Gentle Chair Yoga Routine - 25 minutes

Developed by the therapists in the Chronic Pain Service (now called the LEAP Service) at Toronto Rehab, UHN. This 25 minute chair yoga routine was created to provide you with a gentle exercise option that is chronic pain friendly. Remember that finding ways to keep moving everyday is one of the best ways to manage your 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.

[happinessyogateacher]

I’m 66 and this has become my morning routine as a moving meditation. Soothing voice and nice music.🎵

[ritabeck]

I love this routine. I am recovering from spinal surgery of 5 months ago and this routine is perfect for me.

[andreashearer]

What I especially like about this video is the amount of time holding the stretches; most videos don’t give enough time. I also appreciate repeating movements a number of times. Thanks for posting these.

[SharonRiver]

I've been doing yoga every morning with these women for months now. I feel like they are my friends! In my living room! On my big screen TV!! I enjoy their smiling faces and easy to follow poses. Thank you for adding some gentle yoga to my life ladies!

[musicforworldpeacerecords]

Excellent routine. Easy to do. Immediate benefits. I follow this routine several times a week.

[yeongseonpark]

Best chair yoga practice I've ever encountered. Really appreciate having two versions. Thank you for sharing this with the world.

[elizabethaitken]

Enjoyed the. Vidio I am 86years old retired Occupational Therapist at present in lockdown (1month) discovered the pleasure of following you

[Deltagirl]

This video is great! Thank you for posting it to YouTube.

[suzizix]

I started this video in September of 2019 and have been at it almost every day since them. Once I learned the routine I turned off the sound and put my own yoga music from Pandora on for sound. I have gotten stronger and am now able to get down on the floor for my long-time routine. I have chronic pain from osteoarthritis and have had a hip and knee replacement on my right side and am slowly making progress in my range of motion. Thank you so much for this!

[maryp.mcclure]

I am a morbidly obese, 380 lb individual. I never thought I could do yoga, but I LOVE this video. I find myself looking forward to doing it on my lunch break. It is challenging enough to be of use, but not overbearingly difficult.

[margaret]

I’ve been doing yoga for 50 years and still found this a very satisfying class.

[gabyjones]

OMG, thank you! This is the only yoga video I can actually follow.

[mariestanley]

Wow, I really enjoyed that. I can feel that my body at 70 has been stretched and moved but not so much that I will be sore tomorrow. I am going to pin this to my bar so I can do it again and again until I need to move to harder stuff. thank you so much. xx

[JoannaZampas]

So happy I came across this routine. I will def incorporate this practice into my daily life. Thank you!

[kalyndafollett]

Thank you for a starting point and a safe sequence of exercises that I can complete, I was looking all over the internet and finally landed here with gentle exercise in a chair on YouTube.

[carolynmajewski]

I am 80 yeas old and have been going to physical therapy for a few weeks (which helps) but when I found you, I have been doing yoga every morning also. I am feeling so much better and am less stiff. Thank you for you.

[shellycalbreath]

This routine is amazing. Much better for me than the gym chair yoga class that moved quickly and was not soothing. A million thanks.

[bgummeson]

I started doing this routine a couple of weeks ago, with the goal of easing back into exercise safely and avoiding injuries that could result in an ER visit during a very inopportune time. You could say that COVID-19 led me here! I end my every-morning session feeling relaxed and refreshed and strong. My posture and breathing and attitude are noticeably improved throughout the day. Well done, ladies! Thank you!

[muratamary]

I've been doing this every day with my 93 year old mother in lockdown. It's ideal as, although she has limited mobility, she can do all the exercises. And for me it's a great stretch after a morning working from home at the computer. Thank you!!

[terryyeatman]

I have been practicing your yoga exercises for about 40 days now and I am so grateful. I spend my days now walking tall, with confidence and feel strong. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.