YOGA

Yoga is a system of exercises for attaining bodily or mental control and well-
being. It includes breath control, simple meditation, and the adoption of specific
bodily postures, is widely practiced for health and relaxation. Its a Hindu
philosophy that teaches a person to experience inner peace by controlling the body
and mind.

Who can benefit from chair yoga:

Those of with disabilities, weight challenges, inflexibility, or who just cannot get
on the floor for whatever reason (such as age or being in a crowded work
environment) can benefit from a daily practice of yoga on a chair in the comfort of
your home or office. The chair replaces the yoga mat and becomes an extension of
your body allowing you to take full advantage of yogas amazing fitness and health
potential. Even if you are in a wheelchair, you can receive the many benefits of
chair yogathe integration of body, mind, and spirit that keeps the yoga practitioner
at the top of their game.
Chair yoga is also for people who have no time for the gym.

Some of these poses can also be done while at work, like sitting in an office,
waiting at the doctors office or at home.

CONTRAINDICATIONS:
A contraindication is a factor that increases the risk involved in engaging in a
particular activity. So, as always, check with healthcare professionals before you
embark on chair yoga if you have any serious physical or mental condition.

Benefits of yoga
- Improves your flexibility
- Builds muscle strength
- Perfects your posture
- Protects your spine
- Betters your bone health
- Increases your blood flow
- Drains your lymphs and boosts immunity
- Ups your heart rate
- Drops your blood pressure
- Regulates your adrenal glands
- Makes you happier
- Founds a healthy lifestyle
- Lowers blood sugar
- Help you focus
- Relaxes your system
- Improve your balance
- Maintains your nervous system
- Release tension in your limbs
- Helps you sleep deeper
- Gives your lungs room to breathe
- Gives you peace of mind
- Increases your self-esteem
- Eases your pain
- Gives you inner strength

Simple Yoga poses

1. Prayer poses
 To do the pose, stand up straight with your feet together or
hips width apart, toes pointing straight ahead. Bring your
hands to heart center in the Namaste position (Anjali Mudra).
Check that your weight is evenly distributed through all four
corners of your feet, that your calves and quads are
engaged, your pelvis is in a neutral position, and your
shoulders are relaxed. Breathe deeply through the nose,
noticing any sensations in the body or breath.

2. Mountain pose roll shoulder

3. Crowe pose
4. Bending to the front spinal fluid
5. Brain Balancer
6. Wiping windshield
7. Lasso Pose
8. Wrist rotation
9. Thumb rotation
10. Halo pose hands barely touching together