Chair Yoga for Anxiety and Depression
(Updated May 2025)
Are any of you struggling with all the things going on in the WORLD right now? It’s very easy to let the heaviness get you down. Anxiety and depression are common things right now, but there are some things we can do to help alleviate them.
Living in survival mode for days on end is NOT A GOOD THING!
We all have to find ways to adapt, and one way to do that is to find new ways to release stress.
As I mentioned in a previous post, WE HAVE GOT TO KEEP MOVING!
Movement can be very effective for counteracting anxiety and depression.
It doesn’t have to be major movement. (I know many of you out there are very limited in what you can and can’t do regarding movement.)
NO WORRIES. There are things you can do, even while sitting in a chair.
I uploaded a short video to my YouTube channel with some stretches and exercises to get your whole body moving.
Don’t expect to sweat with this workout; those classes are coming, but do expect to feel better.
If you want to skip to the relaxation portion of the video, it is marked in the description.
How will this chair yoga class help with anxiety and depression?
- It will get your mind off whatever you’re stressing about
- Movement and stretching are proven to help with your sense of well-being.
- I will show you a few techniques to help relieve stiffness in your neck and tension headaches.
- Best of all, I will guide you through a 10-minute guided meditation that will help you relax every part of your body.
Movement is vital for our physical and emotional health.
Know that you are NOT alone in this. We are all in this together.
This will take effort on your part.
No one can move your body for you.
Push through the dread, the feelings of being overwhelmed, and the hopelessness, and DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT.
Be easy on yourself and take care of yourself. Share this with anyone who could benefit from it.
Check out my other video tutorials, and don’t forget to love and take care of your FEET!
Until next time, my friends.
Sending love your way,
2 Comments
Oh Jan!! I loved this so much. And hearing your voice and seeing you here makes me miss you all the more! I’ll be coming back to do this again. I think my mom would really enjoy it too! Sending much love my friend! 🥰
Oh Sharie!!!!! So good to hear from you! Big hug coming your way. There is a full senior class on my youtube channel your Mom may enjoy. It’s just a recording of one of my senior classes.
https://youtu.be/OkOHJaHHdGw
I hope we can get together soon. I think about you all the time. It’s been way too long!