Gentle Chair Exercise

Gentle Chair Exercise is a great way to maintain strength and movement for people who struggle to get up and down off the floor or have limited mobility.

It can also have huge benefits for arthritis, Parkinson’s, COPD, balance issues, low energy or anyone recovering from illness or living with illness.

What the classes involve

There is a lot we can do in a chair!

The exercises provide a good range of movement for the joints as well as some strengthening. Keeping the legs strong is an important part of this class.

We do some breathing, relaxation and meditation as well. These are good for general health and wellbeing.

Chair exercise includes:

• Simple movements to maintain range of movement in our joints.
• Leg strengthening for balance and confidence in walking.
• Breathing for health & energy and to lower stress levels.
• Movement & postures for ‘functional mobility’ for everyday life.
• Relaxation and meditation for good health and well-being.
• Lovely people!

Some exercises can be done standing next to the chair or you can do the whole class sitting.

The social aspect is very important. There‘s time at the end for a chat and a cuppa and to learn from and support each other.

When & Where?

Gentle Chair Exercise Classes are on Monday, 1.00 – 2.15pm
They take place in Sheffield Yoga School on South Road in Wakley.

Cost

• £9 drop in
• £30 / month for Chair Exercise membership

Chair Exercise membership includes a weekly in-person class plus unlimited access to our online resources.

Book a class

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The Teachers : Hannah Penn & Emma Cocker

Our Gentle Chair Exercise classes are taught by Hannah Penn and Emma Cocker.

Hannah is a founder and director of Sheffield Yoga School and has been teaching movement and Yoga since 1995. She taught Chair Exercise for many years at Foxhill Medical Centre as part of the SureHealth initiative.

Emma has been with Sheffield Yoga School for nearly 30 years, she is a thoughtful and creative teacher – perfect for Chair Exercise classes!