Chair Yoga for the Lower Body

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This Yoga practice done while sitting in a chair strengthens the legs, abdominal muscles, and lower back, and stretches the hips and hamstrings. Gentle enough for seniors and people with arthritis or limited mobility, and yet a good energizer for an afternoon pick-me-up at your desk!
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[@OpenDoorYogaSLC]

Another beautiful chair yoga sequence! They are some of my favorite classes to film as well. Thank you for sharing this practice with us❤

[@charliegowing9471]

This session combined with your upper body one are very complimentary of each other. Thank you. Charlie in Syracuse NY

[@anitazuck]

I'm preparing for knee surgery and this is a great workout to help with my pre-hab for strengthening legs and loosening hips. Thanks, Darcie.

[@cynthiagarza5510]

I have been practicing for about 2 years. Yet I practiced with you today, so I can more mindfully keep my mind-body connection. You explaining the details was the key for me. Thank you.

[@ramenchuu]

I love this sequence. I started learning chair yoga for my older yogis and I think it's really great!

[@ritaforsyth597]

I really enjoyed this yoga on the chair. It's great, l loved it. Thank you.

[@dawnflood9189]

Because of health issues I desperately need this. I was thankful to find your easy to follow Yoga. Thanks greatly.

[@DarcieClarkYoga]

You're welcome, Dawn! This is the beauty of yoga - no matter what your health issues are of how much your ability is limited there is still something you can do. You might also enjoy my "Chair Yoga for the Upper Body" video here: www.darcieclark.com/videos

[@UsterKoolageArt]

Great videos and so easy to follow along. thank you. Some having a full hip replacement, it is difficult to get the leg lift to chest without pain but your showing these exercises slowly, it can be done. The exercises at minute 14 can be easily done lying in bed, and has helped unbelievably! Thanks so much.

[@susan97701]

Thank you Darcie for the chair yoga for lower body. I've been checking out various videos for seated yoga and especially like this one because how slow you are doing this. Sometimes yoga classes feel like they are going way too fast. Also like that this one is challenging yet gentle at the same time.

[@bevbealer4448]

Thank you Darcie for your chair yoga. I have a bad back and this procedure for lower body worked out good for me. Not to hard and at a slow work out to strength lower body and back. Thanks again. Bev. B.

[@DarcieClarkYoga]

Yes, moving slowly is key when you have pain. I'm happy to hear this practice felt good for your back, Bev! Thanks for your comment.

[@charliegowing9471]

My wife and I are on it😎

[@dougball7016]

I had double knee surgery four months ago, your two the upper and lower chair yoga is helping a lot. Thank you.

[@DarcieClarkYoga]

That's wonderful, Doug! It is precisely why I put these videos on my KZbin channel for anyone to freely access them - to help those who would otherwise be unable to attend a class for whatever reason. I'm so happy to hear the practices are helping you recover from knee surgery. May the rest of your rehabilitation go smoothly!

[@janakiramsetty5812]

Very good stretch exercises esp hips and low back😋

[@eyesthatsmile-heartthatlov8050]

This is just what I have been looking for.

[@DarcieClarkYoga]

Wonderful! I'm so glad you found me. I hope you find more of my videos helpful for you. Feel free to let me know anything specific you're looking for. All the best to you!

[@ritamohammed8766]

❤❤thanks.

[@mellainenewman576]

Wonderful class. Thank you very much.namaste Mellaine from Australia.

[@charliegowing9471]

New places on my lower body that needed to be stretched. Thank you from Charlie in Syracuse NY

[@DarcieClarkYoga]

So great to hear, Charlie! Thanks for your comment and please check out my other Chair Yoga practices on my channel.

[@pattieloves]

I really like this. I will have to use this at home also. Thanks for sharing.

[@hew195050]

You’re the best Darcy

[@zeenamarsi5738]

Thank you...God bless!!

[@ritamorelli3869]

This is good exercise

[@DarcieClarkYoga]

I'm glad you think so, Rita! There is so much you can do that's good for your body in a chair!

[@joannegyllenspetz1119]

That was great! really recommend for anyone with fatigue! Thanks Darcie xxxx

[@DarcieClarkYoga]

You're welcome, Joanne! Thank you for watching and thanks for leaving a comment! I'm glad to hear you enjoyed the practice. :)

[@leenamunge7954]

Oh that's interesting. Thanks. I shall try these exercises to my best ability. You are showing beautifully.

[@vickisidley8029]

Hi - Darcie, you have a nice grounded quality.

[@hettyandmaggiespinone4893]

Thanks for the video!

[@saradingess6566]

I just came across this chair workout and needed it today! I love to exercise but deal with chronic back pain (since I was 19) and have times when it flares up. I normally do weight training/kettle bells, which has helped, but obviously can't do those types of exercises when my back goes out. I decided to checkout some chair workouts that I could use for rehab when I have a flare up and really enjoyed this workout! I plan on doing this one for the next week until my back strengthens up and highly recommend it- it was safe enough for me to use and I automatically felt better. Thanks for posting!

[@joyceneill3425]

Excellent, nice and calm!

[@amazonquest2012]

very good chair yoga. I will use it in my classes

[@DarcieClarkYoga]

Elaine Jones I'm glad it inspired you. Enjoy passing along the practice to your students! 😊

[@miriammoskal1239]

Thank you , very easy chair yoga.

[@dasahladik5218]

Amazing yoga on chair!

[@margaret2383]

I really enjoyed your workout. I can't seem to locate your chair yoga video for the upper body that you mentioned. Thanks again.

[@DarcieClarkYoga]

Hi Margaret. I haven't been able to upload my other chair yoga video to KZbin, however the vimeo link to it is on my website (scroll down): www.darcieclark.com/videos

[@margaret2383]

Darcie Clark Thank you; I found it! Thanks so much

[@arkansasmuse]

Darcie Clark Yoga q

[@leenamunge7954]

Chair yoga for lower back excellent but I have v bad backache. Can I do these exercises. Your demo is superb and on can do it well following your instructions. Thanks dear

[@DarcieClarkYoga]

Hi Leena. My advice is to do the practice at a slower pace or a smaller range of motion, especially if your pain increases either during the practice or after doing the video. Each person's back pain is different, so my advice is to do what you can, even small, slow movements, without increasing your pain. Good luck to you!

[@excusesbegone7251]

Thank you

[@hew195050]

this is the best!!!!!!!!

[@DarcieClarkYoga]

Thanks! So glad you like it! :)

[@AM-gi2es]

Thanks

[@deborahferrell5651]

Outstanding!! Thank you so much.... more please😊

[@Maryam-py8kl]

👍🏻💐💐💐

[@salamatsamata1006]

Thanks a lot of great exercises thanks Do you have chair yoga for the upper body .and hands? Thank you good luck

[@DarcieClarkYoga]

Yes, I have four chair yoga classes, including one for the upper body and two more that are mixed. Check them out here: kzbin.info/aero/PLIBEDblYrrFY0Oec1UttvezW8IV_fO_TG

[@DarcieClarkYoga]

As for hands, there are a couple of my favourite wrist and forearm stretches in the first few minutes of my Prep for Downward Dog video: kzbin.info/aero/PLIBEDblYrrFY0Oec1UttvezW8IV_fO_TG

[@DarcieClarkYoga]

You can also check out this short video for more movements for the hands, wrists and forearms: facebook.com/DarcieClarkYoga/videos/1090738661105066/

[@excusesbegone7251]

100416 needed this one 6a.m.

[@DarcieClarkYoga]

So glad you found me! Thanks for "liking" my Facebook page. I'm currently editing another chair yoga video that I should have up on my channel in the coming days. :)

[@janchristianson5043]

wow Darcy, this video will be a game changer for me. I'm recovering from a auto accident which has affected my ability to do anything from the floor. where are you located in Toronto?

[@DarcieClarkYoga]

I'm so pleased to hear this practice helps you in your recovery, Jan! Have you checked out my two other chair yoga classes on my KZbin channel? I teach group classes out of YogaSpace (Ossington and Dundas) and PhysioPlus (Bloor and Jane) and I also give private classes to people who live in the city. Check out my website: www.darcieclark.com/teaching-calendar/

[@DarcieClarkYoga]

Hi Jan! I teach classes out of YogaSpace (Ossington & Dundas), including a Chair Yoga class. Check it out! www.yogaspace.net/classes/chair-yoga

[@SteveSmekar-ll6ln]

Any contraindications for those who had hip replacement surgery?

[@DarcieClarkYoga]

Hi Steve. It really depends on your surgery (where the incision is) and on your recovery. It's best to ask your doctor what movements you should avoid, if any. After a hip replacement, it's important to strengthen the muscles around your hip to increase the stability of the joint. When you're stretching your hip, be careful not to overstretch it - i.e. don't push into a stretch, go easy instead. Thanks for your comment!

[@leenamunge7954]

Also I'm a senior citizen can I do these exercises. Thanks

[@DarcieClarkYoga]

Yes! My oldest chair yoga student was 102! As long as it feels good and doesn't increase your pain, you can do it!

[@leenamunge7954]

Can senior citizens do this

[@DarcieClarkYoga]

Hi Leena. I teach classes similar to this one to seniors in retirement residences who are in their 80's and 90's. However, it depends on the individual whether this practice is suitable for them. The only way to know is to try it and practice it carefully and slowly at first, feeling free to refrain from certain movements. Remember to never force your body to move in a way that is painful. I hope this helps!

[@friendsofthewestwindsorlib4695]

Darcie, so hel[pful for neuropathy/drop foot. I m looking for your upper body ideo..is it still up on youtube? Thanks for sharing.

[@DarcieClarkYoga]

+Friends of the West Windsor Library I'm glad you find the practice helpful! You can find my "Chair Yoga for the Upper Body" video here: www.darcieclark.com/videos

[@peggyannbreathe]

Too much hip flexion. Our hip flexors work hard enough all day.

[@DarcieClarkYoga]

Hi Peggy. Thanks for your comment. You're right, this practice has a lot of active hip flexion. I'm sorry you found it to be too much. I find that while the hips are flexed for much of the day if we're sitting for long stretches, this is a passive flexion rather than an active one. Strengthening the hips through actively engaging and flexing them is needed to balance the amount of passive hip flexion we do every day. This practice also engages the core muscles so they learn how to support hip flexion. Thanks anyways for giving it a try!