28-Day Chair Yoga Challenge for Senior Weight Loss

I just got my hands on this 28-Day Chair Yoga Challenge book, and honestly, it’s been kind of a game-changer for me. I’ve tried a bunch of “senior fitness” stuff before, but most of them felt either too intense or completely useless. This one’s actually pretty good!


So this Luna Lotus person put together this chair yoga guide that’s actually readable (thank goodness – my eyes aren’t what they used to be!). The whole pitch is that you can lose weight just sitting in a chair for about 10 minutes daily. I was skeptical at first, but to be fair, I needed something that wouldn’t kill my knees.
What I really appreciate is that it’s specifically made for us older folks. I’m in my late 60s, and finding exercises that don’t make me feel like I’m going to break something is… challenging, to say the least. All you need is a regular chair – nothing fancy, just your standard dining chair works fine.
The book has like 40+ exercises, which sounds overwhelming, but they’re all pretty simple – leg lifts, arm circles, gentle twists, that kind of thing. They say you burn around 100-150 calories in 10 minutes, which doesn’t sound like much, but it adds up! Definitely easier on my joints than that walking program my doctor recommended.
The 28-day plan is actually pretty smart. It starts you off really easy (like 5-7 minutes a day), which was perfect because I was winded just getting started! By week 4, you’re doing about 10-12 minutes of combined routines. Not gonna lie, I felt pretty accomplished by the end.
One thing I didn’t expect that I really liked was the morning and evening routines. The morning ones wake you up a bit (I’m definitely not a morning person anymore), and the evening ones are super relaxing. Been sleeping a bit better since I started doing them, which is saying something!
The extra chapters were surprisingly useful too. There’s stuff about weight loss basics – keeping your calories in check (they suggest around 1500-1800 for women my age), getting better sleep (I’m lucky if I get 6 hours these days), and even some meditation tips. I’ve always thought meditation was a bit woo-woo, but their 3-5 minute exercises are actually helping with my stress levels.
They throw in some bonuses too – a printable chart to track progress and some videos that show exactly how to do each move. I’m not the most tech-savvy person, but even I managed to figure out how to watch them on my iPad.
After doing this for about three weeks now, I’ve dropped about 3 pounds, which isn’t dramatic, but it’s more than I lost all last year! My neighbor actually noticed I was standing straighter too. My back pain isn’t completely gone, but it’s definitely not as bad as it was.
It’s comfier than the water aerobics class I tried at the community center, and I don’t have to worry about putting on a swimsuit or driving anywhere. Perfect for those rainy days when I don’t want to leave the house!
If you’re looking for a birthday gift for your mom or dad (or yourself!), this is way better than another sweater they won’t wear. Just saying.