I took one of the Chair Yoga classes at my gym recently in case they ever needed a sub and also to see what it was all about. The class was all seniors or almost seniors. Sitting in chairs arranged in a huge circle, I noticed that some people left socks, or even shoes on. The environment was welcoming and relaxed. Camaraderie was shared by everyone in the class. This friendly community environment was the first benefit to seniors practicing yoga that I noticed. Everyone in the room looked forward to the class for social as well as physical reasons. … Continue reading →