Chair Based Yoga

Exercise is an important part of any activity programme for older people. Aged care providers may be delivering chair based exercise either in house or externally. After a while though residents can become fed up with the same exercise session over and over again. One way to introduce something new is Chair Based Yoga. This book looks at different yoga techniques which have been adapted for older people and helps with mental health. The book aims to make up for any gaps in a simple and straight forward way. It explores the reality of providing chair based yoga and considers the affects of dementia and chronic long term illness on the person and how this relates to their ability and motivation to exercise. Read more