The beauty of chair yoga lies in its simplicity and accessibility. Practice for free while watching television, during work breaks, or whenever you have a few spare minutes.

And don’t worry about needing any fancy equipment. There’s no special “yoga chair“ required — just a simple, sturdy chair that offers good support and promotes proper posture will work.

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Chair yoga was found to be an effective intervention for women 65 years and older with knee osteoarthritis, according to a small study published in the April 2023 edition of the journal Healthcare.

For Elaine Melquist, chair yoga provided a way to build strength after an ankle injury. She didn’t feel like floor yoga would work well for her body.

A true chair yoga class will feature adaptations of the traditional moves, from Tree pose to Warrior to Mountain. Millen, 69, said she adjusts her class according to the abilities of the students.