Mindful Movement Chair Yoga For Seniors With Comfort Keepers Peterborough

Bringing Chair Yoga To Seniors In Peterborough

Here at Comfort Keepers Peterborough, we know how important physical, mental and social activity are for the seniors we care for. An active body and mind are critical to the health and happiness of older adults. Creating opportunities for local seniors to find joy in movement is important to us. That is why we are pleased to offer our new Mindful Movement Chair Yoga For Seniors group classes to retirement residences and assisted living facilities as well as private in-home chair yoga classes to seniors in Peterborough and the surrounding area. We are extending our support outside of the home and into the community and couldn’t be more excited! Learn More About Chair Yoga For Seniors

What Is Chair Yoga?

Chair yoga is exactly what it sounds like! Doing yoga from a seated position in a chair. Changing the practice in this way makes it accessible to older adults who are unsteady on their feet, who are using a wheelchair or walker and to those who have limited mobility or range of motion. The stability provided by the chair makes yoga a safe and enjoyable experience for people who may otherwise not have been able to participate. 

Chair Yoga Offers Physical And Emotional Benefits To Seniors 

Yoga is a wonderful wellness practice for people of all ages. As a form of gentle exercise, yoga is particularly beneficial to seniors. Whether yoga is practised standing or seated, some of its benefits include: 

• building strength and stamina, increasing flexibility and range of motion and loosening and stretching stiff or painful muscles and joints 
• a chance to connect with friends and peers
• Relaxation, stress reduction an active mind-body connection 
• mental stimulation and help to boost cognitive function
• better and more refreshing sleep 

Because chair yoga can be modified and adapted to suit anyone’s physical abilities, it is accessible to (and safe for) most seniors. Learn More About The Benefits Of Chair Yoga For Seniors On Our Blog

Group Classes For Seniors In The Community 

Our local retirement residences make a tremendous effort to provide opportunities for fun, learning and engagement to their residents. Group chair yoga classes are a wonderful addition to any facility. They provide a new, gentle option for physical fitness and emotional wellbeing.

Our new Mindful Movement Chair Yoga For Seniors classes are 30 minutes long and open to seniors of all ages and abilities. The movements can be modified to accommodate each person as needed. Each class is led by a  certified yoga instructor. Arrange Chair Yoga Group Classes For Your Residents

Private In-Home Chair Yoga Sessions For Seniors 

In addition to bringing chair yoga classes to local retirement residences. Comfort Keepers Peterborough will also be offering sessions by phone, virtually via Zoom and privately to our in-home clients. Enjoy gentle movement with the support and guidance of a yoga teacher in the comfort of your own home! This activity can be enjoyed as part of your ongoing in-home care or on its own. Arrange A Private In-Home Chair Yoga Class

Bring Mindful Movement Chair Yoga To Seniors In Peterborough 

If you would like to arrange an in-person or virtual chair yoga class for senior residents in a local retirement residence or for a loved one at home, please contact Comfort Keepers Peterborough today. Call (705) 243-4042 or click HERE to complete an online inquiry form.