Take a Load off: Use a Chair

For those managing chronic pain, a chair can be a game-changer in your yoga practice. One can offer essential support, allowing for safe exploration of poses without overexerting sensitive areas. With the chair’s assistance, you can gently stretch and strengthen muscles, improve circulation, support balance & release tension—all while protecting joints and easing pressure on painful areas.

Whether practicing ‘chair yoga’ specifically or not, a chair can be incredibly useful. Supporting balance, making seated postures more accessible, a helper to get to & from the ground, support & sometimes offering alternatives to standing postures on the days where your ankles kill.

Having a chair handy can make an otherwise daunting movement practice doable & enjoyable. Sometimes just having that support will help to reduce stress & promote relaxation, both vital for managing chronic pain. A chair isn’t just a prop; it’s a partner in fostering healing and comfort.

Pro Tip: Use a chair with sticky feet!

Chair Alternatives: edge of the bed, edge of the couch. the stiffer, the better!