2,678 people have taken this course
In this highly beneficial 7-day course, fitness expert Michelle Pualani Houston will lead you through short and effective chair stretches designed to increase your flexibility and balance from head to toe. You'll learn positions and movements designed to gradually increase joint mobility and extension while also lengthening your muscles. Each lesson's intensity level will be from gentle to moderate, with five and ten-minute routine options, and modifications for any needed customizations. You will also practice yoga flow and breathwork to deepen your stretches and release any stress. By the end of the course, you will move with greater ease and have a practice that will keep you limber and lithe for many years.
What is included in this course:
- Seven guided chair yoga stretching lessons designed to increase mobility, flexibility, and posture.
- Five and ten-minute video sequences with modifications and varying exercise intensities to tailor the workouts to your needs.
- Expert instructions on how to gently increase body strength and limberness while also alleviating body stiffness.
- Helpful directions for building stabilization of your spine and improving cardiovascular function to create a strong connection between your mind and body.
- Insightful tips on using movement for a more open, expressive, and aware state of being.
- Soothing breathwork techniques that improve respiratory health and lung capacity and focus our attention on the present moment.
- Practical advice on developing your balance on and off the chair.
- Anyone looking to improve their posture, loosen tension, and alleviate stress without having to get up and down from the floor.
- Those interested in enhancing their mobility and strength while seated at their desk or kitchen table.
- Persons needing to modify or customize their workouts to accommodate varying fitness levels and abilities.
- Individuals experiencing joint sensitivity or body stiffness, or are recovering from a minor injury, who would like to get moving with low-impact exercises.
- People who sit a lot and are interested in simple yet effective stretches they can incorporate into a busy life.
- Self-care enthusiasts wanting to try new mindfulness practices for a stronger mind, body, and breath connection.
'I love taking Michelle's gentle yoga classes - they are the perfect way to de-stress and relax. Through her guidance, I am able to forget the world around me and get lost in her calming voice. Michelle's classes fly by and leave me relaxed and ready to tackle any challenges ahead.' -Janine
'This course brought me so much relief from chronic back stiffness. I am glad to feel less tense than before.' -Jeremy
'There is so much to learn from Michelle! She brings such a calm, supportive energy to every single class and I always feel rejuvenated after practicing with her. You will love taking her class!' -Kaitlyn
'I found the flows of this course to be intricate, yet simple to understand and follow. Each lesson I was able to move at my own pace and appreciated Michelle's clear guidance.' -Rylie
Having instructed fitness for over a decade, Michelle has found her passion in transforming lives through holistic wellness. With expertise in functional fitness, barre, yoga, personal training, and dance she is enthusiastic about teaching others on how to discover a love of movement. She hopes to inspire body awareness through breath and reawakening your sense of gratitude in body and mind.
As a Wellness Professional, she works in one-on-one or small groups coaching on lifestyle improvement by utilizing nutrition, physical fitness, and mindset. She adores each of her students and clients who benefit in working with her by striking a balance between productivity, spirituality, and physical optimization. Movement is still her number one love, which she cannot wait to share with you through this course!
