Chair Yoga offers a simple yet effective way to decrease stress, increase energy, and support overall well-being. Research shows that practicing Chair Yoga for just five minutes a day can provide more lasting benefits than longer, less frequent sessions.
A study published in the journal Healthcare highlights Chair Yoga as an effective intervention for women aged 65 and older with knee arthritis. Read the full study here.
However, Chair Yoga is not limited to older adults. Its gentle movements make it ideal for anyone, especially individuals who spend long hours sitting for work or other activities.
One of the best parts about Chair Yoga is that special equipment is required—just a chair and a few minutes a day can make a meaningful difference.
Writers and Office Workers often get really focused on their work and tend to have a lot of neck and back pain from bad posture at a computer. Their wrists and hands can get tight and over worked as well. These stretches and exercises are not only great for writers, but they are also great for anyone who works at a desk all day.
There is some new research that shows certain isometric exercises (contracting muscles without movement) can help prevent and treat high blood pressure, or hypertension. Here are some examples.
Did you know GERD or Acid Reflux can often be relieved by simple stretches and exercises? In this video, I'll show several stretches and exercises that can help prevent and relieve the symptoms of GERD or acid reflux.
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, better known as BPPV, can literally stop you in your tracks. Make sure you are properly diagnosed with BPPV before trying these because vertigo symptoms can be an indication of something more serious.
Breathing exercises can be a great way to help relieve stress and anxiety. This video focuses on two relaxing breathing techniques: Square breathing (aka box breathing, 4x4 breathing, 4-part breath, etc.) and Pursed breathing.
Maintaining a strong and stable core is essential for overall health and fitness. If you’ve already mastered my beginner & moderate core exercises, it’s time to progress to more advanced core strengthening exercises. These exercises can help take your core strength to the next level, ensuring a strong and healthy body.
Doctor Jo shows you three simple chest stretches to get your muscles loosened up if you have tight chest muscles or sore pectorals (pectoralis) from a workout.
