Chair yoga, for those days when you can't hit the mat

Whether you’re spending the day sitting at a desk or just can’t get to the mat, try this easy yet effective chair yoga to stretch and move.

Chair yoga is a supportive and accessible version of traditional yoga. It draws on all the mindful principles of yoga – being in the moment, breathing with the moves – but you don’t need a yoga mat. So whether you want to break up a day spent at your desk or, for whatever reason, getting down on the floor is a bit of a stretch (pun intended), this chair yoga flow could be just the thing for you.

I will guide you through a series of moves to stretch your muscles, gently increase flexibility, and boost your circulation. Try to use a chair with arms for extra support and ideally one that is static (read: no wheels) so you’re not rolling around the room. Let’s get started!

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Karli Orazi

Karli Orazi

Karli was born and raised in the desert in Western Australia, and now lives in Amsterdam. During moments of transition, her meditation teacher would always say “home is in the heart, home is here and now, be simple, be home” Her yoga practice helps her to find home, in the body, in the breath, wherever she lands.
Her teaching style is warm & compassionate. She approaches yoga from a physiological and psychological perspective. Exploring effort & ease in stillness & movement.
Karli believes that creating daily rituals with yoga can help us to participate in the world with more humility, compassion and presence, & to find more balance & equanimity in our daily life.