
Chair Yoga Leg Lifts
This exercise supports hip/leg flexibility and strength, to improve ability to complete activities of daily living. Hip/leg strength includes balance, ability to independently move to standing from a sitting position, and walk independently. These physical abilities support self-efficacy for activities of daily living.
Instructions:
• While seated, lift the right leg forward as high as possible, engaging the thigh muscles. Press your hands into the seat of the chair for balance and support.
• Hold for 5–10 deep breaths to cultivate mental and physical endurance.
• Repeat on the left side.
• Then, open the right leg out to the right and lift as high as possible, engaging the thigh muscles and hip flexors; hold for 5–10 deep breaths.
• Repeat on the left side.
Repeat both forward and to the side for 2–3 rounds
Im out of shape, and want on work on my fexibility
and my strength
Chair Yoga is a great way to begin gentle exercise. Thank you for your interest in Chair Yoga.
Kimberlee