Gentle Yoga for Back Care/ Chair Tai Chi

About the Class

Class Description: Chair Tai Chi / Gentle Yoga for Back Care for Beginners. One week will be chair tai chi, the next week will be gentle yoga for back care for beginners. Chair Tai Chi Class Description:   Chair Tai Chi is a 45 minute class, consisting of a blend of Yang Style Tai Chi forms (singled out for adaptability in a seated position), Shaolin muscle and sinew exercises, qigong (“chee-kung”) detoxing techniques, hand/finger/eye exercises, acupressure point stimulation, and guided rest & relaxation & gratitude practice. Benefits: Chronic pain reduction, improved strength and flexibility, range of motion, posture, blood pressure, sleep, digestion, and immunity. Relieves stress, anxiety, and aids in overall well-being. Chair Tai Chi is a unique therapeutic modality being offered in the online Veterans Yoga Project studio.   *Special instructions for Chair Tai Chi: Please have a sturdy chair available. ******* Gentle Yoga for Back Care Beginners Class Description: This 60 minute class is formatted for those of all ages and levels who experience low back pain, whether chronic or due to injury. The use of gear is encouraged to help support you through class which is presented every other week with our resident VYP expert, Gail Pickens-Barger. Class can be done on a yoga mat, or seated on a chair. Special Instructions Please have on hand: * a strap * a block * access to a non-stick surface Optional items to have on hand are: * a blanket/cover * access to a wall or chair/table.   You don't have to bend like a pretzel to do yoga!