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Senior Chair Yoga Kansas City

November 8, 2017 by Full Circle KC

Full Circle Yoga KC offers Senior Chair Yoga in retirement communities to support wellness.

The New York Times published an article that Yoga May Be Good for the Brain. There are so many benefits of chair yoga for older adults.

I recently asked those that come to my weekly classes I teach in retirement communities what benefits they receive from attending chair yoga. Here’s what they have to say about Full Circle Yoga KC Chair Yoga Class:

I’ve noticed a big difference in my balance. I enjoy the community and seeing the same people every week. I feel better when I leave.
I know this sounds silly but I didn’t used to be able to push my recliner down with my legs but since coming to chair yoga every week I have the strength to close it using my legs.
I recently had a fall and I feel so much better after coming to chair yoga.
I can reach my washer and dryer in my apartment because of the stretching! It’s also a peaceful way to start my day.
This chair yoga class has helped my sciatica so much!
My balance is better.
I’m more conscious of my posture because the chair yoga class puts so much emphasis on it.
My arms are stronger. I sit up straighter and even when I’m walking.
I just learned that I’m shrinking! I used to be 5’4″ and now I’m 5’2″. Chair Yoga makes me sit up straighter and every time I’m in a chair I think of you and sit up tall, it’s helping with my posture.

Chair Yoga in Kansas City is offered by Full Circle Yoga KC at retirement communities. If you’re interested in bringing Chair Yoga to your community, contact Jenny at (816) 536-4771 or fullcircleyogakc@gmail.com.

3 Chair Yoga Poses

September 19, 2017 by Full Circle KC

Yoga is for everyone! Those that may not be able to stand for long or feel more confident and balanced in a chair can do many of the same poses in a chair rather than on a mat. Here are three chair yoga poses that can be done in a chair that offer the same benefit as if on a mat.

Chair Yoga Poses:

Cat/cow- Improves posture and balance. Opens the chest to allow for more oxygen to feed the body. Strengthens and stretches the neck and spine. A calming and stress release pose.

Warrior I – Strengthens shoulder, arm and back muscles. Tones abdominal and core muscles which can help reduce low back pain.

Pigeon – This pose opens the hip joint, lengthens the hip flexor, stretches the gluteal, thigh, and piriformis muscles. This is a wonderful pose to reduce sciatic and low back pain. Additionally, it’s a pose that releases stress that is often not noticed until holding pigeon. This pose should be modified for someone with a hip replacement.

Benefits Of Chair Yoga For Seniors

August 11, 2017 by Full Circle KC

Benefits Of Chair Yoga For Seniors

“I almost didn’t come because my back is bothering me, I’m glad I did, it helped.”
“I have sciatica problems and the yoga we did last week really seemed to help.”
“My neck was really bothering me, and now it’s not nearly as tight.”

These are just a few of the benefits of chair yoga I have personally heard from those older adults I have the joy of practicing with every week. In addition to pain reduction, other benefits I see in those I share chair yoga with:

Confidence
Increased flexibility
Improved balance and strength
Creating community

Falls can result in hip fractures, head injuries, and other various injuries. A high percentage of those who do fall with injury are not able to return to their prior level of independence and a decline in mental health occurs. There is more research showing that chair yoga can be a preventative medicine and provides the benefits I see in working with older adults.

Chair Yoga in Kansas City is offered by Full Circle Yoga KC at retirement communities. If you’re interested in bringing Chair Yoga to your community call or email to inquire.

Full Circle Yoga KC June Events

June 1, 2017 by Full Circle KC

Here’s what’s happening in June at Full Circle Yoga KC!

Full Circle Yoga KC is partnering with Brookside Babies Wednesday June 7th at 7:00pm to offer a prenatal yoga class at Research Hospital’s gym. Go to www.fullcircleyogakc.com to reserve a spot and pay online using the Brookside Babies Pass tab!

Full Circle Yoga KC will offer for the first time ever Groovy Kids Yoga at Highlawn Montessori summer camp! Stay tuned for fun pictures!!

https://www.groovykidsyoga.com/

Full Circle Yoga KC is traveling to more retirement communities including Brookdale Overland Park and The Welstone at Mission Crossings for chair yoga classes. Contact Jenny Hellman at 816-536-4771 to reserve a class at your community!

Benefits of Chair Yoga for Seniors

May 16, 2017 by Full Circle KC

Is it really true that yoga is “good for everyone?”At Full Circle Yoga KC we believe the answer is YES YES and YES!!!

Research shows those that practice yoga on a regular basis can improve their overall health including

decrease in symptoms from chronic illness – even saving money in reduced medication needs!
improved mood – studies show yoga is the number one form of exercise to reduce anxiety and have positive impact on enhanced mood.
improved sleep.
increase strength, flexibility and balance, reducing risk for falls
beneficial effects on brain function.

Full Circle Yoga KC believes it’s a win win for everyone to get involved in yoga. Call today to schedule your senior chair yoga class at your retirement community.

http://www.aarp.org/health/healthy-living/info-11-2013/health-benefits-of-yoga.html