Welcome to day five of our ten-day chair yoga series, a sequence designed to assist in weight management and enhance overall health. Chair yoga is a gentle form of exercise that is accessible to many people, providing support and reducing strain while allowing for a beneficial workout.

Start by tuning into your breath—the foundation of any yoga practice. As you engage in chair yoga, begin with a cleansing breath in through your nose and out through your mouth. Focusing on nasal breathing throughout the session helps center your mind and enhances the connection between your body and breath.

• Half Sun Salutation: Start seated, with feet grounded. Engage your core as you cycle your arms up to the sky on an inhale, bringing them down as you exhale. This gentle movement warms up the body and focuses the mind.
• Spinal Rotation and Extension: Alternating between rounding and arching the back assists in spinal mobility and encourages deep breathing. Engaging your inner thighs as you round the spine enhances core strength.
• Leg Extensions and Flexibility Work: Keeping one leg extended forward, flex your foot while maintaining a tall spine. This move promotes flexibility in the hamstrings and strengthens the core.

Wrap up your practice by centering attention on gratitude. Conclude with a final breath, setting an intention of thankfulness for the ability to engage in this practice. Ending the session with meditation enhances the mind-body connection and prepares you for the day ahead.