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Chair Yoga Quickie to Energize Lower Abs, Legs & More

In today's fast-paced world, finding time and energy for a workout can be challenging. Chair yoga presents an accessible option for many, blending movement and breathing in a manageable routine.

Begin your chair yoga session by ensuring your spine is straight and core engaged. This foundational stance promotes stability and energy flow, setting the tone for an invigorating practice.

With legs extended and hands placed behind you on the chair for support, lean back slightly. Use your core muscles as you inhale and exhale, drawing one knee towards your chest and then alternating sides.

  • Strengthen your core and hip flexors by alternating leg lifts.
  • Maintain a steady pace to enhance stability and strength.

Continue to strengthen your legs by maintaining an extended position and alternate lifting while keeping your core engaged. This movement not only builds strength in the quadriceps but also enhances hip flexibility.

Extend your arms in front of your chest, drawing your navel back as if cinched. Lean back during an inhale, engage your abs to return upright on the exhale. This back-and-forth movement fortifies core strength and stability.

For a holistic workout, add gentle twists. Inhale to lengthen your spine, then exhale to twist one side gently. Repeat on the opposite side, ensuring movements originate from the waist to keep hips facing forward.

Maintain your spine's length and allow the twists to flow naturally from your waist, exercising your obliques.

End this rejuvenating sequence by returning your hands to prayer position. Reflect on your practice and express gratitude to yourself for nurturing your body and mind. The practice finishes with a "Namaste," prompting peace and balance internally and externally.

  • Start each session by engaging your core and maintaining straight posture.
  • Alternate movements enhance both strength and flexibility, focusing on the core and hips.

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