Chair Yoga - Day 11 - 31 Minutes More Seated, Some Standing

[@sandrabedard7848]

Hubby and I just completed day 11. We look forward to our workouts now and are really enjoying them and feeling stronger everyday 💪🙌. It's a beautiful feeling getting my strength back little by little after having major emergency surgery in May 28 2023 that took 4 months to recover from. My muscles became week and I was having so much pain in my weak arm muscles and shoulders. Thank you for teaching us these workouts.

[@BottomsDown]

Isn't it fun to have a workout buddy? I'm glad to hear that you are on the way to recovery. Keep up the great work. See you and hubby tomorrow!

[@lizbeardmore4473]

Day 11! I'm really appreciating the mix of standing and sitting poses. The twists and stretches, along with the breath, are helping reduce the stiffness so beautifully. Thank you Carol. Namaste xx

[@BottomsDown]

You're so welcome! I'm glad you are enjoying the classes. Keep it up! Namaste.

[@kc1fx]

I will say that the commentary during the ocean scene in this lesson describes me. I was moved hearing it.

[@BottomsDown]

I'm so happy to hear that the daily motivator spoke to you. I think they are very special. You can find them at www.greatday.com. Ralph Marston is the writer and he's fabulous. See you tomorrow.

[@camelotjs]

I didn't do so well on that last pose - the crescent lunge with the add ons. But I did my best! And since everything else feels better each day, maybe that will too! Thank you for these wonderful sessions!

[@gaynellejasper4015]

Day 11-WOOHOO! I look forward to each day in the chair with you, Carol. These movements are gentle enough that they don't "scare me away"! 😄

[@BottomsDown]

Yea! So glad to hear that they are working well for you. Keep going strong. See you tomorrow!

[@CarelleDenness]

Great stretching - though I think my swan dive was more of a dying swan!! Thanks Carol!

[@BottomsDown]

Haha, that's too funny, You're doing great! See you tomorrow.

[@jeanninedelil9639]

Every morning I look forward to my yoga time. Thank you for having us 😊.

[@BottomsDown]

I'm so happy to hear this! I love my yoga time, too. Thank you for participating. See you tomorrow.

[@GwenJeffers]

Another wonderful workout. I now notice where ever I am sitting that I am sitting right. What a difference. As always, THANK YOU for these videos!

[@BottomsDown]

You're welcome! So glad to hear that it's making a difference in your life. See you tomorrow!

[@susiehopper7005]

As I got to the chair this morning, I was thinking about how long it's been since I woke up eager to move my body. I really appreciate the way you combine things we've done before with new additions. I find that doing the familiar builds confidence for moving to the new. I also appreciate how you mention where we might be feeling the stretch - it's a good check on whether I'm keeping the position properly, and rewarding validation when I am. Thank you again for all you do.

[@BottomsDown]

Thank you so much for your kind words. I truly appreciate the feedback. It's validating to know that my style works for so many people. Keep up the great work and I'll see you tomorrow.

[@veteransandequinestogether1783]

This is wonderful, thank you Carol. I look forward to each day!

[@BottomsDown]

I'm so glad to hear that. Keep it up and I'll see you tomorrow.

[@jocelynebissonnette7963]

Another great practice for day 11. See you tomorrow for day 12! Namaste!

[@BottomsDown]

Great job! See you tomorrow.

[@debdaniels2337]

Each session just gets better and better! I’m not the most flexible person, but this has shown me I can go further than I thought.

[@BottomsDown]

Way to go! Sticking with it, time and consistency will make a difference in your flexibility. Keep up the great work!

[@myjewellerygarden]

Hello shoulders and back :D in a good way. It feels so good to show up each day. Thanks for creating this 28 day challenge - it's a joy.

[@BottomsDown]

You're so welcome! I'm so glad you are enjoying the challenge and feeling its positive effects. Keep up the great work and I'll see you tomorrow.

[@Araucaria90]

Wow, I made it so far! Because of backproblems I have some physical limitations with movement. These lessons are easy for me to follow and where it becomes difficult, I slow down the movement! Looking forward to lesson 11. Thank you!!

[@BottomsDown]

Great job! I love that you're listening to your body and doing what works well for you. Keep it up and I'll see you tomorrow.

[@SoniaBarreraRealEstate]

Great Class Carol... Thank you..

[@BottomsDown]

You're so welcome! Glad you enjoyed it. See you tomorrow.

[@Theresa-x8m]

I am really getting toned especially my abs! So glad I found you!

[@BottomsDown]

@@Theresa-x8m Yea! Way to go. See you tomorrow.

[@MarciaShepherd-f9y]

Thanks, Carol for leading step by step.

[@BottomsDown]

You are so welcome! Keep up the great work and I'll see you tomorrow.

[@sandralobe8507]

I absolutely love this yoga! You are always so very encouraging and supportive. Thank you so much. This is the first time I’ve ever followed through and it feels great!

[@BottomsDown]

Way to go! Keep up the great work. I'm so glad that you find my style encouraging and supportive. See you tomorrow.

[@klau68d22]

Dear Carol, A big thank you from Greece. I am a 55 years old overweight woman and a have a " sitting " - job. That I have Arthritis is my right knee also Helps not to be very active. But your lessons are really for everyone. Also that you always mention to do so much as it feels comfortable, is great,so I do not feel as a fool. I really start now to do some exercise. Small, but it is a start. Thank you again

[@BottomsDown]

Welcome! So glad to have you with us on Bottoms Down. Moving our bodies is so important for our health and well being. Keep up the great work and I'll see you tomorrow.

[@lynnblack6493]

Definitely enjoying myself. Thank you.

[@BottomsDown]

@@lynnblack6493 You're so welcome. I'm glad you are enjoying the classes. See you tomorrow.

[@elizabethburns9187]

Wonderful day 11 😊 Keep up the great work! I love reading all the comments ❤ We can do this!

[@BottomsDown]

Yes we can! You are doing great. I'll see you tomorrow.

[@maryannnaylor4534]

I am loving this series. The stretching feels awesome.

[@BottomsDown]

Yea! I'm so glad the classes work well for you. Keep up the great work!

[@nancygraney2435]

Happy morning- thank you🌿👍🏻

[@BottomsDown]

Good morning! And you're welcome. Thanks for participating. See you tomorrow.

[@nancychristian3026]

Thank you for Day 11. I take Sundays off to go to church. 🙏🏻🐞

[@BottomsDown]

You're welcome! We all need to rest. Keep it up and I'll see you tomorrow.

[@neilhosler9001]

Thanks I think this is really helping my back and core muscles. Could never do sit ups or planks without consequences days afterwards. I can feel this is slowly strengthening things in my upper body.😊❤

[@BottomsDown]

I love to hear that! Keep up the great work and I believe you'll continue to see differences in your body. See you tomorrow.

[@donnamacdonald7057]

Of course. Loving it❤

[@BottomsDown]

So glad!

[@starrwilson6818]

Day 11✅ Thank you. It was a great workout.💜🙏🏽

[@BottomsDown]

Great job! You are very dedicated and I love that! Keep it up.

[@josevivacqua3828]

Scratch a lot today. Nice Carol. Have a nice week 😊 See you tomorrow.

[@BottomsDown]

Glad you are still enjoying each session. See you tomorrow!

[@janicefahnestock3435]

I am definitely feeling these! ❤

[@BottomsDown]

Keep up the great work! I'll see you tomorrow.

[@CarelleDenness]

Looking forward to tomorrow!

[@BottomsDown]

Excellent! See you tomorrow.

[@nancymilos4986]

I'm just loving this and looking forward to every day with you!

[@BottomsDown]

Awww .thanks so much. This makes me smile 😊. Keep up the great work!

[@DonnaOgletree-pn5yc]

Learning these moves!

[@BottomsDown]

Way to go! Keep up the great work and I'll see you tomorrow.

[@SusiChadwick]

made it to day 11 and feeling so good!

[@BottomsDown]

Way to go! Keep up the great work. I'll see you tomorrow.

[@frearj1]

I always feel so much better after doing your videos. Thank you! :)

[@BottomsDown]

Yea! That's so great to hear. Keep up the great work. See you tomorrow.

[@jemis4823]

So great, thank you so much

[@BottomsDown]

You're very welcome! Keep up the great work. See ya tomorrow.

[@nancychristian3026]

For some reason it was hard to start this am. I made though and am grateful for this. 🙏🏻🐞 Day 10!

[@BottomsDown]

Some days are harder than others. I'm so pleased that you made the effort to get to your chair and practice with us. Keep up the great work!

[@BettySwayze]

Thanks for everything, Carol. I had to modify one of the execise

[@BottomsDown]

@@BettySwayze You're welcome! It's always fine to modify. I try to give plenty of options, it's important to do what works for you. See you tomorrow.

[@patriciam8398]

Thank you 💕

[@BottomsDown]

You’re welcome 😊 See you tomorrow.

[@rderooij1]

Thank you again

[@BottomsDown]

You're so welcome! See you tomorrow.

[@ReneFeldkamp]

Great stretches 😊

[@BottomsDown]

@@ReneFeldkamp Glad you liked it!

[@Amy-ez3tc]

Great yoga!

[@BottomsDown]

Thank you! So glad you like it. Keep coming back! I'll see you tomorrow.

[@elekerpe]

🙏Namaste

[@BottomsDown]

Namaste.

[@u.c.2644]

I like your Videos Thank you

[@BottomsDown]

You're welcome. And I'm so glad that you like them. Keep up the great work and I'll see you tomorrow.

[@shirleymcintyre4732]

Thank you❤

[@BottomsDown]

Your are very welcome! See you tomorrow.

[@1957Bevy]

That was therapy after a terrible day

[@BottomsDown]

Sorry you had a terrible day. But I'm glad to hear that Bottoms Down helped. Take care! See you tomorrow.

[@andreaknecht4808]

Well done😊

[@BottomsDown]

Thank you! Cheers! See you tomorrow.

[@Tidyangel]

I was so looking forward to my session as usual but I’ve woken with an extremely painful top right back 😏 maybe I pulled a muscle yesterday doing my chair yoga or walking my dog 🤷‍♀️ I’ll take a break today and hope it will be better tomorrow! I’m so disappointed ☹️ I was doing so well and it’s been years since I’ve been this motivated to do any kind of sport. Fingers crossed it goes away quickly 🤞

[@BottomsDown]

I'm so sorry to hear. But I hope you'll feel better very soon. Just get right back into where you left off. Bottoms Down isn't going anywhere! See you soon.

[@susanrascone2098]

I felt it in my sides too!

[@BottomsDown]

I think it feels great when I know I've worked muscles. Hope you do, too. Keep it up!

[@Petitepower]

I've had lower back issues in the past. I had to skip doing Day 11 yesterday because I started to feel my lower back after all the twisting we were doing. I picked up Day 11 today after feeling much better. I assume that I should not be twisting so much so I can keep on going. Otherwise, I'm really enjoying these workouts.

[@BottomsDown]

Skip the twists for sure! We all have to listen to our own bodies and do what works best for us. I'm so glad that you are going to continue on with us. Just do what works and I'll see you tomorrow.

[@mariasheffield131]

I love these stretches. I have a question though.. when were leaning over standing up, is our back supposed to be straight like a board ?

[@BottomsDown]

I'm glad you like the stretches. I'm not exactly sure which poses you are asking about. But if it's during Sun Salutation, when we "swan dive" forward, the back is flat as we dive forward, but then it will round as you come into forward fold. Then as you move into "half-way lift", the back is flat again like a board as you extend your head towards the wall in front of you and your seat towards the wall behind you. Does this answer your question?

[@mariasheffield131]

@@BottomsDown yes ma'am, that was perfect! Thank you so much. I'll see you tomorrow!

[@LorraineVienneau]

😅thanks again

[@BottomsDown]

You're welcome! See you tomorrow.

[@roslynelliott2748]

❤

[@BottomsDown]

Keep going strong!

[@donaldabranton]

Thank you so much. I'm here everyday but sometimes I can't find the comment button.

[@BottomsDown]

I'm so glad that you are here every day. I love it when you comment, but don't worry about it when you don't. Keep up the great work and I'll see you tomorrow.

[@vacoulterYOU]

I really felt more strain with the left hand side of … name escapes me but seated dropping one knee then extending that leg back (you said common the feel this was easier but it was much harder for me this side)…. I want to work continue toward this but wondering if ok to have legs further in front of chair so toe remains to the front at same level as before I dropped my knee…?

[@BottomsDown]

Of course! You need to do what works best for your body. The pose is Crescent Lunge and one generally feels a good stretch on the hip flexor and quadricep of the leg that's extended back. But if that doesn't work well for you, adjust so that you feel a stretch but that it works for your body. You're doing great listening to your body. Way to go and I'll see you tomorrow.

[@patdicarlo4706]

😊

[@BottomsDown]

Smile back at 'ya. 🙂

[@donnamacdonald7057]

.❤

[@BottomsDown]

Glad you liked it. See you tomorrow.

[@TinaWilson-fs1tz]

Where are you located? Do you still do in person classes?

[@BottomsDown]

Hey there. Yes, I teach in-person classes here. See you tomorrow! www.crossroadsfitness.com/

[@TinaWilson-fs1tz]

@@BottomsDown So close! I'm in the northeastern corner of Utah. I'll just keep watching! Thanks fo r such a fun class.