Chair Yoga Stretch & Strength // Seated Exercises for Seniors & Beginners
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- Опубліковано 13 бер 2022
- This delightful seated workout incorporates both yoga to improve mobility and flexibility as well as the use of one hand weight to improve strength and build bone mass.
30 minute chair yoga will leave you feeling great, both relaxed and energized throughout your entire body.
I'm using one 3 pound dumbbell for this workout. You can always use a lighter weight or water bottle, or a can to offer some resistance. Please go at your own pace and if you are unsure of what weight to use please start lighter.
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Another great workout from Lauren, mixing stretching with a bit of strengthening, it was the perfect mix and the exact amount of time to do after work or in the evening. The explanations, the moves, the tips, the nice smile, everything is sooo good and motivating. It's big quality work that helps me staying fit instead of lying around in front of the TV. A huge thank you to you, Lauren, to make it possible ;-)
It's my pleasure! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your kind comments and feedback, I really appreciate it!
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I also love this strength chair yoga.
Hello, Lauren. I wanted to share with you how life changing this is. I was working out daily with you, and then I was put on two medications that caused me to gain over 110 pounds. With that and moving across the country I think I just lost hope, so I stopped working out. I am back to exercising, and eating healthy in our new home and off the medications. I just started but I have to tell you I love how this is making me feel. I do the 15 min no excuses work out and this one as well daily. You are so encouraging and I love the modifications so I can still gain benefit and still have something to shoot for. Thank you for the hope you give through these videos.
It's my pleasure and all worth it when I hear stories like yours Maria. I'm so proud of you for making positive changes and starting again! If you would like more variety, I'll have a new chair workout coming Monday the 25th. Keep up the great work :)
So thankful to you maam Lauren
Yes thank u again Lauren.
I found this video after searching Google for a free yoga chair workout for older people and every single one wanted between 25.00 and 35.00 a month. Some wanted more. So I decided to search UA-cam and this was the first one I clicked on. I can’t thank you enough for providing this service free. The workout is easy enough for an older person, but not so easy that I couldn’t feel the burn. You are an amazing person for doing these videos, especially with the way the economy is now. I just wanted you to know you’re appreciated. Also, I subscribed and turned on all notifications. I gonna refer you to my peers. They’ll love it.
That is great Dawn! I'm so glad you found me and enjoyed the workout. Happy to have you and your friends working out with me :)
I'm no she is such a shining star in a world full of doubt! I tell everybody I meet about her and her workouts she Lauren is worth it❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you so much 💓
Oh my ! I believe I have finally found the moves I need to get flexible and strong again. at 75 years and a few lower body injuries, I had pretty much stopped most activities. I love that you have quiet music and a quiet voice, I love that you don't' fill the whole time with talk. the side views are very helpful. I look forward to continuing and improving my posture, strength, breathing, balancing and bending. I would love to be strong and aware of the muscle pathways and strength that are required to get me able to stand from a floor position again. I will let you know how its' going ! I want to be able and safe. Thank you so much for not neglecting those of us who are not so young and frisky any more. I appreciate that you are genuinely concerned for your viewers and participants.
You are most welcome and thank you so much for your kind words! I’m proud of you for putting in the work and your positive attitude 🙌🏻
Good to know! I'm going to introduce my grandma to yoga and Pilates because she wants to get active again, but can't do anything high impact. Seeing other people around her age and ability levels do these workouts and benefit from them helps me gauge which ones will be good to do with her now and which ones I should save for when she gains some strength and mobility.
Again thank u so very much Lauren.
This is what I was hoping to find - a nicely flowing group of exercises with music chosen to enhance the flow! Thanks , Lauren. What a wonderful video. Very clear and very good.
@@leeklastorin5800 Great! Thank you so much, I'm thrilled you enjoyed it :)
thank you! I am teaching Seniors Chair yoga and loving your routine.
You're so welcome Paula :)
Just completed this! Again, I feel calm, balanced and strong 💪 Thank you ❤
Love that 🤩
Although I have no prerequisites for doing chair yoga, I decided to try it out of curiosity. I like it! This workout is nice to do before bed; it relaxes the body very well. Thank you very much, Lauren!
Thanks for trying it! They are also good "recovery day" workouts :)
Thank you, you covered EVERYTHING! Well done. I feel great.
Wonderful! You are very welcome Margaret :)
I find these yoga workouts so relaxing❤Thank you, Lauren
So glad! thank you Anna :)
Im so glad I found Lauren. Im 64 and this is a great stretch strength workout for me. I cant wait to try her other workouts.
I'm so glad it a good workout for you Brenda, thank you!!!
Thank you so much, Lauren! Love your workouts keep them coming❤️🥰🌷
My pleasure Barbara :)
Love this relaxing but strengthening workout! I'm always amazed how slow movements can accomplish so much.
Wonderful! You must have been doing it right Anne! Thank you 💜
Is this for mobility or weight loss too 😅
I’ve recently been very poorly with a 9 day spell in hospital. I’m not strong enough to do the routines of yours that I usually do but then found the chair exercises. Wonderful to get me on the road to recovery. Thorough enjoyed this one. I’m going to check out you other chair ones to do over the coming days. Thank you!
I'm sorry to hear that you have not been feeling well Joan. But, I'm glad you found my chair workouts and they work well for you. I wish you all the best in your recovery :)
Thank you for understanding the needs of seniors! I have such pain in my wrists and thumbs. These stretches are something I’ve never seen or thought of. I am telling all my senior friends. Thanks again. ❤️
Glad it was helpful Anita :)
What a fantastic hybrid workout! I feel amazing yet worked yet calm all at the same time 💖 Well done you🥳
Awesome! So glad you liked it and you feel great 🤩 thank you Kelly 💜
Lauren is making such a positive difference in my life. I have been doing a number of her videos these past few months. I have recently been diagnosed with RA and also have fibromyalgia. Her gentle challenges help my body and my mood. Many thanks!
You are so welcome! I’m thrilled you are enjoying my videos and finding them helpful 🤩
I would also recommend my chair Pilates. Many viewers with fibromyalgia and RA really like those too.
Loved this yoga class. I feel amazing. Thank you
Wonderful! You are very welcome Deborah :)
Another great workout - its so good to be able to mix it up and yesterday I did cardio kickboxing! The fact that I can do barre, pilates, yoga etc whichever takes my mood, all in one place, is wonderful - thank you Lauren xx (from over 60 year old, not fragile nor wimpy!)
My pleasure Liz! Thank you for all your kind comments 💜
I am equally enjoying all your videos and share some of the same positives as others who have commented. I have needed more low impact workouts because I have had back issues and my age. I swim, aqua aerobics, and walk, but this is just what I needed to round out my workout hour. Thank you so much!!
Perfect! You are most welcome Deborah :)
Lauren, I officially got my husband to start doing these chair yoga workouts with me! We’ve been feeling great and appreciate your kind and gentle affect and your suggestions for challenge and for modifications. As a woman living with Ankylosing Spondylitis and a man with a stress fracture in his back, we appreciate you! 💜
Yay! I love this Jessica! I appreciate great viewers like you as well 💜
Want to get my hubby doing this too!!!
Grrrreat!!!!😊
Lauren's SeniorShape videos are my go to! I always feel lighter, yet stronger and flexible after doing them. Please keep them coming Lauren. :)
Yay! Thank you Lisa. I sure will keep them coming ;)
The flow you build into the class is SO BENEFICIAL! Your cues are spot on. Love this video and will try others. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful! Thank you Kathleen :)
Thank you Lauren, really helping me to be more flexible. I am 72 & have advanced spinal stenosis.
Happy to hear its helpful 🤩
Thanks Lauren. A gentle
yet engaging flow seated on a chair. Not easy to be gentle in a hectic world. But being mindful & easing into each movement with gentleness making it fun
& doable. Much blessing as you continue to guide us. ❤
Such a lovely comment Lucie, thank you 💜
It feels so good (meditation and workout at the same time). Thank you!!!
Wonderful! You’re so welcome 💜
This is the BEST!! Combining stretching with strengthening is perfect.
Glad you like it! Thanks Ellen :)
I ❤ this workout! Very creative, unique & helpful. Frankly, most "senior" Yoga classes are boring, not this one! The arm exercises are on point. Thank you so much! I'll check out more of your videos when I'm ready to expand my current routine.
Wonderful! So glad you like this video Dianne! I have several more yoga as well as a few chair pilates routines when you are ready :)
I've only recently discovered this session. Have added it to my other sessions with you to add variety to my morning workouts with you. What an enjoyable as well as a little challenging session. Thanks.
You're very welcome, so glad you enjoyed it :)
Still going strong doing chair yoga with you! I'm amazed that with my back disability I can do these. SOOOOOOO thankful! Thanks Lauren!!
You are most welcome Cheryl ! Keep your eye out for a new chair stretch routine coming this Friday :)
I just want you to know that I really appreciate your attention to safety, which I think is so important when one is exercising as a senior. I love the detailed exercise instructions. They're just right. Again, thanks!
Wonderful Ann! You are most welcome 💜
This is great for anyone having been gardening for the last three days!
Thanks Tanya!
My husband and I are in our 70’s and we have been doing the yoga for several weeks. We have enjoyed the stretching and have benefited from it. Thank you.
Wonderful! That's great to hear that you are seeing results :)
Thank you so much for your great workouts. I am 80 and starting to feel the benefits of regular yoga and pilates.
Wonderful! Good for you Margaret :)
Hi all
I too am most appreciative for this grrrreat senior work out. I am happy to periodically press “thank you” and contribute a couple of dollars to Lauren’s work, which is so beneficial to our health 🎉🎉🎉
So glad you are enjoying my workouts Margaret and thank you so very much for your contribution. I am very appreciative :)
An excellent exercise for everyone. The scenery is like heaven and the coach is an angel! Thanks!
You’re welcome Lucius, thank you! 💜
This is the second workout of Lauren’s I have completed . I am so impressed with her gentle and effective routines. Thank you so much for improving my health , motivation and energy!
That's great Debra! Thank you for your kind words :)
Love this! I had to modify due to osteoporosis but all in all it was so great - thank you!
You're so welcome Pat! New osteoporosis friendly yoga coming soon :)
@@SeniorShapeFitness Oh, wonderful! I'll look forward to seeing it :)
Really different for me! I love doing different moves and noticing how my body responds and what muscles feel it. Thank you.
Yay Sooz! I love that you enjoyed it and used different muscles 💜
I usually do not exercise on Sundays, but after a trip this yoga-stretching was fantastic. Thank you Lauren!
You're so welcome! Glad you enjoyed it :)
Really enjoyed this yoga routine! I’m regaining strength and flexibility after breaking my ankle and this is just what I needed!
Happy to hear it's helpful Laurie! Thank you :)
We liked this very much, especially the seatbelt move! We use half-filled one pint Perrier bottle for weight.
Excellent! Thanks for trying it 💜
I love to challenge the versatility of the Thera band or a band with this chair yoga! So fun😂😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤
You added a band to this workout? If so , very cool, I'm so impressed by your creativity Janis!
glad I finally started doing this yoga. Thank you! I feel like it is already helping after 3 days!
That’s awesome! You are most welcome 🤩
Thank you, Lauren. I started doing yoga by entering the MJFF challenge through August. I have found several teachers on UA-cam. I’ve felt so much better since starting yoga. Now, I’m progressing and today enjoyed your strength & stretch video. I’ll be adding more weight tomorrow. I’m so thankful for your teaching!
That's great Julia! Thanks for working out with me :)
Really enjoyed your video! Have sciatica and 72 years old! Was happy I could do just about all of routine! Thanks
Wonderful! Great job Diane 🙌🏻
Love everything. My PT has recommended treadmill on the incline. Sometimes that gets boring. So I do a Senior Shape workout. Not boring in the least. Lots to chose from. And I feel amazing afterward!!!
Great Lisa, thanks so much!!!
What a FABULOUS way to start the day! Thank you so much for your wonderful videos! Keep them coming🥰
Wonderful! Thanks Gayle! 💜
Thank you Lauren, I started a month ago and I simply love your chair yoga lessons. I am 58. All the best for you!!!🙏🙏🙏❤🧡💛
Awesome! Thanks so much Marielle :)
Thank you! This has been very helpful. I have had no past yoga (in the chair or on the floor) so it was helpful to me to slow the playback to 75%. I mention this for others who might be having problems keeping up.
Absolutely Eileen! Nice job and thank you :)
Lauren; thank you so much. This is my first day of stretching and I feel great. Looking forward to doing this on a regular routine so that I can work on my stiff body. Blissings, love and light.
Wonderful! I'm so glad you feel great Cindy!
I've done this one a few times now. It is great stretching before bed. Thanks, Lauren!
You’re welcome Judy! Thank you 💜
Oh that was nice. Been recovering from an upper respiratory thing (not Covid!) and I needed something gentle but serious! This was perfect.
Wonderful. Thanks JoAnne and I hope you recover well! 💐
Needed this after my kettlebell workout yesterday! Thank you.
Perfect! Thrilled that you like it Frances :)
Thank you Lauren I am week 4 I think and more flexible now I went out on my bike to day and was amazed how stony my leg muscle are getting I have under active thyroid it seems to make the muscle weaker but they are so much stronger I do your dance seated work out as well but I thought I would give you an up date also to say to others it really works .lots of ove from the U.K. ..x
Awesome Gail! So great hear that you are getting stronger :)
Hi Lauren. Thanks for another wonderful chair yoga workout! Before watching the video, I did 40 squats and a set of rotator cuff exercises with my 3# weights. Needless to say, my quads are singing now- in a good way(!) and my shoulder muscles feel great. Your workouts are so appreciated.
Nice job Doni, that would fire up those muscles for sure! 💜
I've been doing your chair yoga for the past two weeks, and lovin' it, and I noticed that I haven't had as much acid reflux attacks that I'd been having EVERY DAY, since 2018! Could this be true? Is it because of the breathing in the nose and out of the mouth that is doing it? Whatever it is, I'm so grateful. A million times...THANK YOU!
That's great Geri! I would think it has more to do with calming your nervous system :)
I love the classes! Lauren does a variety of different moves so keeps the classes interesting. My body always feels better after each session. And Lauren offers excellent instructions and encouragement. A big thank you!
My pleasure Julie, so glad you are feeling good and enjoying my videos :)
I'm 65 and this was just what I was looking for, left me feeling great!
Wonderful Leslie! Thank you for working out with me :)
I just found this workout on youtube.i loved it.i go to chair yoga class on Mondays ,.I do a variety of workouts on youtube.love all of them. I still work,just passed 30yrs.on the same job. I'm soon to be 77yrs.old.
Wonderful! Keep up the great work Fran :)
I have been sick for the past three years, in and out of the hospital and physical therapy. My son suggested chair yoga videos for a way to gain my strength back and for the positive effects of yoga on autoimmune disorders. I have found your videos to be my favorites among all the other chair yoga routines because of your pleasant nature and your empathy for those of us who can’t do all the moves. Your work outs make me feel better and stronger and the are greatly helping in my recovery and health maintenance. Thank you so much for what you do for others!!!
What a lovely comment! I'm happy to hear that my videos have been helpful to you. I wish you all the best in your health and continued recovery :)
You stayed in a GOOD MOOD! Smiling. The whole time! This (as I see you realize) is SO important!
And the colors! Gorgeous!
Also important!
Smiles and colors.
So helpful!
Thank you
Thanks! glad you enjoyed it :)
Having back issues, I have been searching for gentle ways to build better strength without aggravating everything...I finally found it!! After about a week I'm already noticing less pain, improved strength and posture. I'm looking forward to trying more of your videos. Thank you!!
Great to hear Patricia! I would recommend this video for you as well: ua-cam.com/video/jsFzFiyDqBs/v-deo.html
Thanks for being here, as the program is my wake-up call. I mirror the program with two 2-lb. weights, often standing in the beginning, as the variation adds variety. I've incorporated "Goblet" squats - what difference now in my ability to squat!
Wonderful! I love those modifications 🤩 nice job!
This was a great combo of stretching, strength and flexibility. I have neck & back issues, i.e. spinal stenosis & osteoarthritis and this is just right for me. Thank you Lauren for this calming, relaxing but strengthening workout. Great combo!!
Great to hear! I'm so glad it's a great workout for you Lesley :)
As someone who has had multiple injuries from a dangerous profession, I keep coming back to this particular workout again and again. Do I work up a sweat and get my heart rate elevated? No, but I get my muscles warmed up and stretched in ways I’ve never even considered. I’m telling everyone who will listen about your workouts. Thanks again on behalf of the “silver” citizens. 😘
Thanks again Anita! I love that you are enjoying it and feeling good :)
I cannot believe how much you packed into this. And creative different moves too. Thanks so very much. ❤
My pleasure Doris :) Thank you for your positive feedback!!!
I'm 66, retired and flabby! Looking to regain fitness and strength, happy I found your channel ☺
Wonderful Sue! Happy to have you working out with me ;)
I enjoyed this workout. It was just what I needed on a Monday morning when my energy level was not high. I upped the weights so I did feel like I got a good strengthening workout as well as the wonderful stretches. Thank you!
Wonderful! So glad you liked it Laura. Thanks for trying it :)
Thank you Lauren I think I am about 5 or 6 weeks in now it’s going great figure of 4 getting easier not perfect but things are getting looser the other day I felt a bit anxious so I put this video on to centre myself it really worked I felt more balanced and centred so thank you once again .xx
Wow! Great to hear Gail 🤩
Oh. Em. Geeeee!
I absolutely LOVED this!
Thank you! 🎉
My 67 y/o self feels FANTASTIC! Thank you for taking this at a pace that an old broad like me 😂 can thrive with and easily handle. I feel hope for my body again. 🥹💕
Yay! I'm thrilled you loved it Debbie and that you feel great!!!
Im working a night shift and doing your chair yoga 🧘♀️ on my break love it 😍
Love that! Thanks Patricia :)
Thank you so much! I need to be non-weight bearing for 6 weeks and this was a wonderful workout.
oh good! Thanks Jayne. I'll have some new chair workouts next month :)
Loved loved this chair yoga after a 15 min. Palates stretch.
Nice combo, glad you loved it :)
Just the right level for me. I am 63 years old. I tend to exercise lightly and this makes me push a little harder. I feel good. Thank you!
Great! I love that you feel good 🤩
♥️♥️wow I feel just fantastic doing this chair weight and chair yoga exercise. Love, love.
Kanak 🙏🏼🙏🏼
So glad you hear it Kanak!
Combination of yoga and strength. High quality! All chair yoga are original, to the point, without unnecessary chatting. Nice and pleasant presentation. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
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Combined this 30 minute walk program with the 10 minute standing stretch. Worked really well. Thank you! Made it through the adult skating number at our club skate show at the age of 70! Of course they are planning to have me back next year. So really need to stay in shape!
That's great Heather, nice job! I'm happy to help keep you in shape :)
Nice, gentle combination of seated exercises and stretches. Thank you!
You're so welcome! Glad you liked it Stefani :)
Your videos are the best!!! You are helping me stay in shape this winter when I can’t get to the gym!
I'm so glad! Thanks Darlene 🤩
WOW! Lauren, this was an amazing video. I think it's one of the best beginner Yoga workouts ever! I feel great! More Please! 🌻
Wonderful! I love that you feel great :)
Great for elderly people like me. Have just started but plan to continue daily. Thank you
Good for you Deirdre :)
So glad to have done this excercise this morning with the weight , feels very good , all stretched and back aching less since I have been doing your exercises most mornings x thankyou , getting stronger 😅
Wonderful! Great to hear Christine 🤩
Oh I really enjoyed working out on your video I have the strength in my left to lift I fresh off surgery but taking it as my body will gosh thank you so much for your time and energy ❤ I hail from Florida ❤
Glad you enjoyed it! All my best to you and your recovery :)
This was an excellent follow up to my morning walk! Appreciate the upper body workout; thank you!
Great combination!
Love this video. Want to try yr others too. Feel amazing!!! Thank you, Roseanne
Wonderful! Thank you Roseanne 💜
Lauren, thank you very much for this workout. At first I wasn't going to do the strength part(did strength 2 days ago) then I decided to just do it and I'm glad I did !!!. Thanks for all you do, I really appreciate it.
My pleasure Vicki! I'm glad you tried it too :)
The reminders to pull in the core, shoulders down and back and breathe are so helpful! Loving the yoga content! It does feel amazing!
Wonderful! 🤩
Hi there Lauren, I've been trying various chair yoga routines recently and worked out with you for the first time this morning. I thoroughly enjoyed this session with weights. Thank you for incorporating the weights (I used two 2-pound hand weights) to help me stretch and strengthen and build bone mass. This is exactly what I needed this morning...see you next time, Lauren.
Wonderful! Welcome Clova. I’m thrilled you found my channel and liked the workout. Thank you 💜
I am so glad doing your workout Lauren!!! from Buenos Aires Argentina Thanks a lot!! Gracias!!
You're so welcome! Thanks for working out with me Lidia :)
Amazing class in the morning！ You soft voiceinstruction is so relaxing, like i just had a spa treament 🥰 Thank you Lauren 💕💕
Awesome and thank you Ruth :)
I started your seniors chair exercises four weeks post major foot surgery in October. I have now worked through as many of your chair sessions that I could find, exercising with you every morning. Have upped my weights to 2kg. In April I will be 82, celebrating life the fitness I have been able to re-build and my pleasure in feeling 'my old fit self' as it were. Your workouts got me going and kept me going. Thank you so much. You must be helping thousands of us oldies - on all our behalfs I say bless you and thank you. xx
oops, sorry about the double up. My mistake.
My pleasure Wendy! I'm thrilled to hear that my workouts have been helpful and I'm so proud of you for doing them!!
Excellent. I was embarrassed to try this thinking it would be too easy but it was very challenging in good way. Thank you so much. Here in Toronto.
You're very welcome and thanks for trying it! Most of my workouts are like this, doable but very effective and still a great workout :)
Thank you so much for this gentle & strength
practice flow. Really love
the slow moves with intentions. Focused &
mindful. ❤️👍
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks Lucie 💜
So some happy I found you. Have been doing lots of senior stretching videos but enjoying your the most
Awesome! Thank you Lynn, I appreciate that :)
Great. I stopped for a water break and I don’t lift both legs at the same time. Hope to join you frequently. Thank you
You're welcome. Good job making the workout your own :)
Hi Lauren here I am 2 weeks into a number of your seated workouts and I have to say I feel so much more balanced and my coordination is so much better I love all of them and do a different one each day just to keep up momentum so thank you once again my leg muscles are getting so much more flexible.god bless.xxx
Wonderful! Great to hear Gail! Keep up the awesome work 🙌🏻
Always a pleasure, Lauren, and always glad I showed up! Thanks.
Lovely! I don't anyone ever regrets workout out, right?
I didn't think chair yoga would be so good and so hard:) I really need these exercises! Thank you Lauren.
You're so welcome! This is a good video to come back to Sharon and see how you have improved :)
I would like to thank you every day that I:do this with your very nice video. And I try to do it most days. ❤
You are so welcome! Keep up the great work 🤩
Thank you ... I'm glad I found this. This is the perfect entry point for my abilities..
You're so welcome! I just posted a new chair yoga today that you may like as well. Here is the link:ua-cam.com/video/-rBDxFKJtlE/v-deo.html