28-Day Chair Yoga for Seniors: 10-Minute Exercises to Boost Strength, Flexibility, and Well-Being

I’ve been looking into chair yoga lately (my knees aren’t what they used to be), and I stumbled across this 28-Day Chair Yoga program that’s honestly been a game-changer for me. I’m not usually one for fitness books, but this one’s pretty special.


So here’s the deal – I was feeling kind of stuck, you know? Getting older and noticing all these little aches and pains that weren’t there before. I wanted something to help me feel more mobile without killing myself with intense workouts. That’s when I found this book.
The best part? It only takes 10 minutes a day! I mean, who doesn’t have 10 minutes? Even on my busiest days, I can squeeze that in before my morning coffee. After about two weeks of following along, I’ve noticed my back pain (that I’ve had forever from an old gardening injury) has eased up quite a bit. My herniated disc doesn’t flare up nearly as much either.
The book starts by explaining what chair yoga actually is – which was helpful because I honestly had no clue. It breaks down how to modify everything if you’ve got arthritis (like my sister) or osteoporosis (like my mom). There are some really good breathing techniques too that have actually helped with my stress levels, which was an unexpected bonus!
What I love is that there are over 50 different exercises to try. Some days I focus on my upper body, other days my legs – depending on what’s feeling stiff. Each pose has these clear illustrations that make it pretty much impossible to mess up. I’m definitely not flexible (can’t touch my toes to save my life!), but I can do these exercises without feeling like I’m doing them wrong.
The 28-day challenge part is great for someone like me who needs structure. I’ve tried random YouTube videos before but always gave up after a few days. Having an actual plan to follow makes a huge difference. The chair I’m using is just my dining room chair – nothing fancy required, though they recommend one that’s about 17-19 inches high with a seat around 18-22 inches wide.
What’s kind of cool is that it comes with some extras – there’s an audio version of all the exercises which I listen to sometimes when I don’t feel like looking at the book. They also throw in video tutorials from an actual yoga teacher, which is pretty helpful when I’m not sure if I’m doing something right. To be fair, I haven’t used the videos as much as I thought I would, but it’s nice having them there.
The format is nice – big 8.5 x 11 paperback with color pictures. It’s targeted at seniors, but honestly, I think it would work for anyone who has trouble with regular yoga (which is impossibly hard if you ask me). I started as a total beginner and haven’t felt lost at all.
My neighbor ended up getting it too after seeing me doing some of the exercises on my porch. She had a knee replacement last year and says it’s been helping her a ton with her recovery.
Not gonna lie, I was skeptical at first. But for just 10 minutes a day? It’s been worth every penny. I’m sleeping better, my balance is improving (I used to trip over literally nothing), and I just feel more energetic overall. Kind of wish I’d found this years ago!