Mini Adaptive Chair Yoga Class for People in Wheelchairs with Sherry Zak Morris and Tami Ridley

[@jacquileroux8443]

Never knew such a thing existed. I cannot wait to learn more. Thanks so much for putting this up!!

[@YogaVistaAcademy]

Hi Jacqui! So glad you enjoyed this class. I have more Wheelchair Yoga classes here: watch.yogavista.tv/search?search=wheelchair Love, Sherry

[@Tamiridley59]

I love doing yoga with Sherry! As a quadriplegic, my biggest challenge is balance because my core muscles are paralyzed. I believe yoga will be the solution to help me overcome it.

[@tarburfv]

Thanks for posting this video. I work with military veterans 1 day/week providing a gentle exercise class and have used some of your exercises. I really like your gentle conversation and approach around the mind/brain connectivity. Best of luck to your other teacher in the video...Tami. I hope you are doing well.

[@yogaenlightenment9749]

Beautiful practice, thank you for sharing Sherry!

[@JennyfromOhio]

My doctor suggested wheelchair/seated yoga for me. I am 48 and weigh 344 lbs. Couple my weight with sciatica and compressed disks and stiff knees I thought yoga, in any form, was out of the question for me. When I googled wheelchair yoga I found a donation only class here in my city and I saw this wonderful video of yours! I was able to follow in sync with you except those last few "rocket takeoffs" LOL Thank you so much for making this available to everyone here on youtube! Namaste and may the universe continue to bless you Sherry!

[@YogaVistaTV]

Hi Jennifer! So very happy you found us! Tami and I are so glad we can share this yoga class with you ! We have lots more on our website www.AllAbilityYoga.com. Enjoy! Keep moving! May blessings come your way! Love, sherry

[@kbal1451]

Hope things are progressing for you. There are also cardio workouts on youtube for that are seated or for people who use wheelchairs. Always best to do it at your own pace though.

[@melissasueogden3284]

Thank you so much for your sweet and informative instruction!

[@YogaVistaTV]

+Melissa Vair You are SOOO very welcome! We have even more at www.AllAbilityYoga.com Enjoy! Sherry

[@imp1947]

Having practiced Yoga since I was 17......I find this very helpful seeing I'm now confined to a wheelchair with only upper body working.

[@YogaVistaTV]

+Ivana Perkins HI Ivana! I am so very happy to hear that you found this class with Tami useful! We had fun sharing! Blessings to you! Sherry

[@sandraebrown5386]

You're not 'confined' to your wheelchair. I use one and negative words such as 'confined' restrict your potential.

[@janetcermak8563]

Thank you for such informative, easy to follow, gentle instruction!!

[@YogaVistaTV]

Janet Cermak You are most welcome Janet! Blessings to you! Sherry✨

[@natalier9358]

You are an inspiration

[@YogaVistaTV]

Tami and I thank you for your kind words! Love, Sherry

[@YogaWithGail]

Nice! Looks like a good sequence for those challenged staying seated! Thank you!

[@richardelizabethisleta-dum2502]

Very good yoga stretches- will follow the steps with the elders I am working with as a recreation worker. They would like to do these. However hopefully the audio can improve as there is echo and words are sometimes vague to hear. 😊 Thanks!

[@amandastokes8961]

Like this.Easy movements

[@YogaVistaTV]

Glad you enjoyed this short Chair Yoga class! We have more here! watch.yogavista.tv/programs/sherry-zak-morris-wheelchair-yoga?categoryId=25223 Many blessings to you! Sherry

[@kbal1451]

That was a pleasant light workout. I'm going through the yoga vids on youtube and yours is the second good one I've found. Thanks for the upload.

[@YogaVistaTV]

k bal you are most welcome! Are you using a wheelchair? We gave lots more coming!!

[@kbal1451]

Yes, been using a wheelchair for 10 years. I'm now 50. Incomplete paraplegia. Have been active for the past 10 years sailing, wheelchair basketball, Pilates, cycling, swiming and kayaking. Had surgery (complete hysterectomy) 12 months ago and have been struggling getting back into exercise. Yoga looks like the way forward now :-)

[@kbal1451]

A friend gave me Matt Sandford's book "waking" quite a while ago and I've been keeping the idea of yoga on the backburner for far too long. Thanks again for sharing :D

[@junereisner2934]

Thanks so much for this! I'm hopefully going to try this out at the care center I volunteer at. Any suggestions on how to adapt this for residents with dementia? Thanks!

[@janinecox256]

Good morning! Just stumbled upon this after my intense morning workout and it’s very good except for one thing, I couldn’t really hear the person despite me turning up the volume on my tablet!

[@Mike-br7ri]

Kia ora from new zealand.. I love your video sherry, and thank to tami for sharing as well.. I’m 60y/o guy with athetoid cerebral palsy on my left side and upper right; I also have dystonia movements, hypertonia and spasticity as well… I’ve been thinking of trying yoga to try and see if this might help me to relax some of the tightness in my shoulders, neck, upper back, but more so my very tight chest area…. I tried keeping up with you guys but you were too fast for me [my arms and leg flew everywhere] , but I think I could do better at a slower pace..thanks again for sharing this video, I’m gonna give mini adaptive chair yoga a good try …sending blessings to you all.. haere rā from mike

[@YogaVistaTV]

M H Hi Kia! So great to hear from you in New Zealand! Greetings from San Diego! I'm glad you're giving Yoga a try! I'll soon be filming an Adaptive Yoga session that is slower, so I hope you'll give it a try and let me know how it works for you. I agree that Yoga can help release some of your upper body tension. Remember to take deep breaths in and out with your movements because that signals the muscles to relax. Look forward to sharing more yoga with you! Blessings to you! Sherry❤️

[@ashwiniashu2619]

Thanks for valuable information. will do my best.

[@YogaVistaTV]

Yes, Aswhini! We all just try and do our best! Keep your spirits up! Sending LOVE to you! Sherry

[@margiewilson6916]

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[@margiewilson6916]

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[@anastasiakorkova9175]

I prefer the floor, I enjoy taking a break from my wheelchair.

[@YogaVistaTV]

So great to hear you are enjoying Yoga. The floor is great and so is a chair! Have a lovely day! Sherry

[@ashwiniashu2619]

am physically disabled can't walk. my back bone bent badly. teach me some exercise please to make it straight

[@JustineShelton]

Hi Ashwini, I am a friend of Sherry and Tami and they asked me to respond to this comment. If you have someone who can help you, I would suggest lying on your back - if your bed it firm that would work great - have someone stack pillows so your legs can be supported - preferably with the thighs almost at 90 degrees and calves parallel to the bed supported by pillows behind them. If you can, place your arms in cactus pose - elbows bent at 90 degrees, upper arms out to the side of the body at 90 degrees (this will help align the thoracic spine). If your hands don't rest comfortably back on the bed, place a pillow under them (or rolled blanket) so they are not floating in mid air. Head can rest flat on the bed, but if it rolls back onto the crown place a pillow under your neck. Lie there and relax, slowly deepening the breath and lengthening the exhale. Stay as long as is comfortable (10 to 20 minutes would be ideal, if the arms fall asleep, bring them down by the waist). This will allow gravity to help align your spine in passive rest. Elevating the legs and lengthening the exhale are calming to the nervous system. I hope this helps!

[@AndiHerr]

No movement with my legs since birth

[@YogaVistaTV]

Hi Andi! How is your upper body mobility? Did you find some of these movements doable? If so, how did it make you feel? Sending you a big hug and sunshine from California! Blessings, Sherry