Preface -- Introduction -- Why should I exercise? -- Why chair yoga? -- Easy to do at home -- Warming up -- Beginner twenty-minute full body program -- Beginner thirty-minute full body program -- Intermediate twenty-minute full body program -- Intermediate thirty-minute full body program -- You can do this anywhere! -- Invite friends to join you -- I feel so much better. I want more! -- Advanced thirty-minute full body program -- Beginner program for osteoarthritis of the hands, knees and hips -- Intermediate program for osteoarthritis of the hands, knees and hips -- Acknowledgments.

One of the biggest concerns among aging men and women is the fear of falling. Chair yoga, or “yoga while seated,” allows anyone to experience all of the benefits of an exercise program without being afraid. In Chair Yoga for Seniors, registered yoga practitioner and instructor Lynn Lehmkuhl offers readers easy-to-follow yoga positions and stretches that can be done at home, while sitting down. Chair Yoga for Seniors outlines the physical and mental benefits that come with practicing yoga daily, and provides instructions for numerous different exercises, including: Full body warm-ups Joint rolls Beginner routines Intermediate routines Expert routines Full body cool downs The routines found in Chair Yoga for Seniors can help readers make daily exercise a reality and provide invaluable benefits such as increased energy and a boost in confidence.