Helen Keane Yoga RYT 500

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Email: info@helenkeaneyoga.com

Chair Yoga in the Office

Do you feel you are not performing to your optimum ability, despite putting in extra hours?Do you ever feel...

• ...stressed at impeding deadlines?
• ...you can't sleep due to an anxious racing mind?
• ...soreness in your head, neck, shoulders, and wrists due to computer work?
• ...a lack of motivation due to stress and energy slumps?

Why Chair yoga is needed in the office

• Incorrect sitting posture
• Lack of movement due to work demands leading to muscular pain, mental stress
• Physical discomfort due to improper office ergonomics

What do you get from a Chair Yoga session?

• Chair yoga postures to improve posture, flexibility and strength
• Breathing techniques for stress management
• Meditations for Mental calmness
• Relaxation techniques
• Visualisations techniques to improve Employee performance
• Available for consultations regarding yoga therapy for cardiac, back and muscular skeletal disorders

Benefits

You don't need any props, neither do you need to leave your desk!

• Physical Benefits: increased energy, strength and flexibility thus boosting immunity resulting in less sick days
• Emotional Benefits of improved motivation and positive mindsets resulting in positive teamwork and positive communication in building new business relationships
• Mental Health Benefits: increased awareness, improved concentration, stimulating dormant brain faculties increasing creative thinking and clarity, improved communication skills

Ergonomic Workstation Tips

To get a little taster of chair yoga, check out the Irish Heart Foundation

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Chair yoga for Senior Citizens

Hello to all you golden oldies out there.
Stop the LOSS of agility, fluidity of movement, flexibility and efficient blood flow. Why not take advantage of your spare time and try yoga?

Yoga is a therapeutic system of stretching techniques coupled with mindful breathing, meditative and self awareness practices to bring a sense of wellbeing to the body, weather you are 7 or 70 years old!

So why the need for chair yoga at this stage of your life?
As the body ages it is more susceptible to condtions such as arthritis, high blood pressure, digestive ailments, rheumatism and so many other conditions. Don't worry if you've a problem with balance or feel physically weak, we always use a chair to accommodate this! Chair yoga is all about empowerment! So remember, if you don't use it you loss it... and at this stage in your life, its crucial that you keep those joints active!

The beauty of yoga is that you are taught to listen to your own body and to respect your limitations, whilst strenghtening both body and mind thus enhancing appreciation of one's self.

Advice

Consult your doctor, before starting any yoga program.
The key to exercise in old age is
'Keep it Simple, Keep hydrated.'

Benefits

• Physical benefit of reducing muscular stiffness and achy joints, increased flexibiliy & strength
• Improved proprioception(ability to sense the positon and movements of your body), leading to reduced falls and injuries through better self awareness
• Increased circulation and improved cardiovascular health
• Improved breathing capacity resulting in increased energy levels, thus reducing your exposure to respiratory conditions
• Emotional benefit of lifting your spirit - you will gain a positive self image, resulting better sleep