Does chair yoga count as exercise?

Exercise is a broad spectrum. Harvard has reviewed several papers to confirm that any exercise is better than doing nothing and staying sedentary ( 12 ). Chair yoga may not be on the more active spectrum of exercise, but any exercise you can do to stop being sedentary has benefits.

Is it OK to do chair yoga every day?

The recommendation is a minimum of 2-3 times weekly ( 4 ). However, gentle stretching that doesn’t place strain on your joints and overwork your muscles will most likely not harm you if you do it daily. You could actually gain a healthier relationship with your body and potentially develop functional strength.

Can you do yoga if you have bad balance?

You could improve your balance with yoga if you have neuromuscular impairment that causes balance problems. An American Journal of Occupational Therapy systematic review found yoga could improve balance and range of motion in seniors with neuromuscular impairment that increases the risk of injury and falls ( 13 ).

How many times a week should you do chair yoga?

The American College of Sports Medicine recommends any form of stretching at least 2-3 times weekly ( 4 ). They also recommend holding each stretch for at least 15-30 seconds and repeating them 3-4 times per workout.