{"product_id":"the-chair-yoga-guide","title":"The Chair Yoga Guide","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-description\" id=\"display-description\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-tableofcontents\" id=\"display-tableofcontents\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-author\" id=\"display-author\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-description\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRediscover the joy of movement through accessible yoga.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Chair Yoga Guide\u003c\/i\u003e introduces the \u003cb\u003efoundations of yoga\u003c\/b\u003e, skillfully leading you through the many variations of yoga asanas that can be \u003cb\u003esupported using a chair\u003c\/b\u003e. Enrich your practice with safe and effective guidance on poses, breathing, and relaxation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoga is an excellent tool for holistic health and wellness, and that goes for the mental and spiritual benefits—not just the physical exercises. This guide will introduce you to body movements and breath practices for stability, balance, and strength, plus how to select the right chair and props. Additionally, you will learn the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e65\u003c\/b\u003e poses, breathing exercises, and meditations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e10\u003c\/b\u003e ready-to-use practice plans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTry This activities\u003c\/b\u003e to help demonstrate yoga concepts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWise Yogi Says sidebars featuring valuable \u003cb\u003eelements\u003c\/b\u003e of yoga practice and important insights \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn \u003cb\u003eappendix\u003c\/b\u003e specifically for teachers and facilitators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach pose includes step-by-step instructions with images, tips, potential cautions, and details about its benefits to your body. Regardless of your experience level, age, or abilities, chair yoga is an ideal way to boost energy, reduce discomfort, and relieve stress. This \u003cb\u003emind–body practice\u003c\/b\u003e is designed to help you reconnect with functional movement, balance, and strength in a way that supports your body and lifestyle in finding \u003cb\u003emore ease and enjoyment in movement\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEveryone can benefit from mindful movement throughout their day. Chair yoga makes this movement more accessible and enjoyable for people of all abilities. Whether you have mobility challenges, sit most of the day for work or school, or want an approachable place to begin your yoga journey, \u003ci\u003eThe Chair Yoga Guide\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eis here to lead the way!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAudience\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYogis and practitioners of yoga at any experience level. Yoga for injury recovery and for older adults, post-op and pre-op patients, office workers, and students. Also for fitness instructors and yoga teachers wanting a more comprehensive chair yoga training or certification program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabDescription--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-tableofcontents\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword by Mark Stephens\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgments\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I. The Joy of Movement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1. \u003c\/b\u003eYour Needs, Your Yoga\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2.\u003c\/b\u003e Prep for the Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II. Poses to Practice\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3. \u003c\/b\u003eCenter and Align\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4.\u003c\/b\u003e Upper Body Movements\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5.\u003c\/b\u003e Movements of the Spine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6.\u003c\/b\u003e Lower Body Movements\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7.\u003c\/b\u003e Standing and Balancing Postures\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8.\u003c\/b\u003e Relax and Breathe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III. Practice Plans With Purpose\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9.\u003c\/b\u003e Practices for Daily Inspiration\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10.\u003c\/b\u003e Practices for Physical Needs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11.\u003c\/b\u003e Practices for Emotional Balance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix.\u003c\/b\u003e Chair Yoga for Teachers and Facilitators\u003cbr\u003eReferences\u003cbr\u003eAbout the Author\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabTableOfContents--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-author\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNancy Gerstein\u003c\/b\u003e is an E-RYT 500 yoga educator, teacher trainer, and author. A 40-year yoga veteran, Gerstein is the creator of motivational yoga, a self-empowering, intention-oriented practice style. Her teachings blend traditional wisdom with a modern, relatable approach that encourages students to explore their distinctive mind–body connections with curiosity and respect. Known for her clear instruction and warm presence, Gerstein creates an atmosphere where students feel both supported and empowered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGerstein is a presenter at numerous national yoga conferences, is certified to teach yoga for osteoporosis by Dr. Loren Fishman, and is the author of \u003ci\u003eGuiding Yoga’s Light\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMotivational Yoga\u003c\/i\u003e, essential resource books for teachers and students.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabAuthor--\u003e","brand":"Nancy Gerstein","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43809796948042,"sku":null,"price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/4359\/files\/comingsoon_6139af94-1e12-4d30-b5c6-c60078370766.jpg?v=1784131238","url":"https:\/\/us.humankinetics.com\/products\/the-chair-yoga-guide","provider":"Human Kinetics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}