The health of our core is not about doing sit-ups or Pilates 100's. It really has to do with how we hold ourselves in every day life. Learn why coughing helps us tune into our core, and lots more reasons to work on our core strength. Chair Yoga Dances: Take it Easy and Everything Here is Alright.

In this class I share the results of a study on healthy aging and why dancing, movements and patterns are so important to keep our bodies and minds sharp. Join in our Chair Yoga Dance: Somewhere over the Rainbow.

Did you know you can't be depressed if your armpits are open! Open up, stretch and feel the energy! Enjoy two Chair Yoga Dances: Somewhere over the Rainbow and Take it Easy.

We are all uniquely made and that affects how we move our bodies. In this class, we learn why some movements come easily and some are more challenging. No matter whether you are a Viking or a Temple Dancer, just keep moving and keep it safe and mindful! Chair Yoga Dances: Can't Stop the Feeling and Everything Here is Alright.

We all love to see tall, strong, erect postures... especially in ourselves. Learn and connect with the part of your body that does this job and feel taller and straighter. Enjoy dancing the Macarena with us and get your heart beating and lips smiling!

Taking a lesson from a kids movie, we learn the secret to feeling good and feeling happy. Explore why simple things can bring a smile to your face and a skip in your step. Let's get moving together! Chair Yoga Dances included!

This class was filmed the day after Thanksgiving and we all agreed we needed to move, move and move! So we did. Enjoy two active Chair Yoga dances and lots of poses for strength, balance and flexibility too. Chair Yoga Dances: Listen and Stop in the Name of Love

From the fingers to the big toe, this Chair Yoga class will get you moving your body in different "out of the box" ways. Challenging your brain and body coordination makes you smarter and your memory better. And besides, it feels good to move because it lifts your spirits! ENJOY! Includes the Chair Yoga Dance: Take it Easy!

This class works every part of our bodies as we always do, but we focused a bit more on neck issues because so many of my students complain about neck and shoulder tightness and pain. Get ready to pump up the energy with our Chair Yoga Dance: Listen by Bob Seeger!

This class occurred right smack in the middle of the 2017 Eclipse, so we had to do some special Eclipse poses and lots more. We worked on strength, mobility and happiness together! This class has two Chair Yoga Dances: The River and Happy Together! Too much fun was had!

This Energizing Chair Yoga class focuses alot on the Shoulders because I so often hear my students complain about shoulder pain and immobility. I share some alignment lessons and then we get moving in all directions. Enjoy two Chair Yoga dances to get your heart smiling and your body flowing.

This was a sweltering day in Southern California and the fans were blowing and the AC was on high. That didn't stop us from having lot of fun and happy times together. I introduced a new Chair Yoga Dance "Happy Together". Come join in and feel happy too!

By now you know we film our LIVE Yoga classes to share with you! But, Murphy's law comes to visit every now and then... and that is what happened this particular Monday. The rain came pouring down in Southern California and the Yoga students came pouring in. We had a max crowd with people giving up their chairs to accommodate the new folks. With all that commotion... we forgot to hit the record button on our main camera! But, this class was too precious not to share. Even though we lost our main microphone and camera, we hope you still will join in! We welcomed some new students and they saw firsthand how much FUN Chair Yoga can be! (I think they will be back!). Turn your speakers up just a wee bit more and join us! We share two Chair Yoga Dances so make sure you stay to the end for the Supremes! (NOTE: This video is blocked in some countries due to song restrictions, sorry!)

The energy of a bright sunny day gives us hope and boosts our spirits. In a roomful of brightly-clothed Chair Yoga students, we gather to move, stretch, breathe and especially dance! This class was a dress rehearsal for the YouTube collaboration project we did with Dr. Melissa West in Canada. We wore our bright colors and unveiled a brand new Chair Yoga Dance - Here Comes the Sun! Enjoy!

The number one physical complaint from most of my students is low back pain, tightness and tension. This class introduces lots of great gentle movements to loosen up your low back and get it moving safely and comfortably again. Pace yourself and Enjoy yourself! Healthy Backs make Happy Smiles!

There are some days where you just feel like moving more and working a bit harder. Well, in this class .. that was the case. We do two Chair Yoga Dances, some challenging standing sequences and there is even a blooper that got a laugh from the group. Pace yourself, rest when you need to.. and most important - Have fun! Chair Yoga Dances included int this class: "Stop in the Name of Love" and "The River"

This class has some new movements that focus on shoulder movements as I find that many of my 50+ers have rotator cuff issues and tight shoulders. Finding fluidity and strength in the shoulders is important for each of us to find internally for ourselves. Trust your body's wisdom with any Yoga movements. We had a guest performer, Jacquelyn Woodroffe who played her hit single "Joy and Gratitude" for us while we all danced. Have fun with us!

Our feet our own foundation and keeping them in tip top shape will keep our balance in tact and our bones strong for a long time. Learn why it is so important to take our shoes (and socks too!) off in Yoga Class with a few very targeted sequences for our feet. Grab a kleenex and join!

No matter what age we are, there's always little things we can do to make ourselves feel better. A good reach and a stretch lengthens our spine, a few twists help our digestion and of course some brain switching patterns keeps our minds sharp. Enjoy this one hour class where you will learn the Archer, the Give and Receive and some more new movements!

Think Chair Yoga is sleepy, slow and Snoozeville? You have a surprise coming with this active, playful and sometimes challenging Chair Yoga class with 80-something Paula Montalvo. Paula works on keeping things fresh so that your bodies and minds stay healthy for a long time!

Improve your balance and cardiovascular fitness, develop greater flexibility and increase your strength, mobility and visual skills while dancing and having fun! Perfect for Seniors and anyone who wants to put the Joy in exercising!Enjoy the selection of eight active and relaxing Seated Chair Yoga Dances that make your body more flexible and mobile, your mind sharper, your spirit stronger and your heart more joyful!

Enjoy this uplifting Seated and Standing Chair Yoga Class with 80-something year old Chair Yoga Teacher, Paula Montalvo. Paula shares her special approach to aging with grace, balance and optimism.

Tight muscles can limit what your body can do. From turning around to back up in your driveway, or to bend over and feed your pet. Sometimes our muscles seem locked in place, they won't budge. Find out the reason why some muscles are locked short and some are locked long, and how you can get out of this cycle once and for all!

You will love this Chair Yoga class with Melanie! She has a knack of offering up a new angle to common poses using props and her wonderful creativity! Get ready to move, bend, stretch, breathe and of course enjoy the reward of relaxation at the end of her class.

Monday mornings bring a sense of starting again. That can mean committing to exercising more, sitting less and eating better. In this Monday morning class we learned some new moves to the Eagle song \"Take it Easy\". We can\'t include the music to that song, but follow along. The pattern is Easy!

No need to stand up to receive the benefits of Yoga. You can do all these movements sitting in your favorite chair. Get rid to move, breathe and stretch with Mary. From Head to Toes, your body will feel better!

You have a precious diamond on the backside of you that needs your attention! The thoracolumbar fascia (TLF) is a diamond-shaped connective tissue found in the small of the back, and can be implicated in low back pain. In a recent study the TLF was found to be thickened by 25% or more in patients with chronic Low Back Pain. Learn more about this Diamond and try these easy, gentle movements to stretch and move into this area to bring relief to that tense, binding feeling. All done while sitting in your chair!

Just a mere 10 minutes a day of some type of cardio-vascular exercise is good for keeping your heart in healthy condition. This does not mean running, jogging or biking. Simply by moving the bigger muscles in your body, your heart has to work! Your heart is a muscle, keep it working and pumping for you!

Whether you believe in the mind/body connection or not, worries involving finances, stability, family/tribal issues can manifest themselves in physical issues in your root chakra... the area of your low back and base of your spine! Think about this connection and if it applies to you... learn to breathe there and let it go! Enjoy this one hour class for your Healthy Back and Uplifted Spirit!

Perfect meditation for your Svasana, or anytime you need a short escape away to a far away beautiful land. Travel through the chakras with Mary.

Got to keep learning and challenging our brain! I introduced a more challenging Seated Sun Salutation sequence and a fun Arms Dance in this Chair Yoga class with a group of my Seniors and they got it! Goes to show that the old dogs can surely learn some new tricks!

Move freely and effortlessly with signature movements by these well-known Celebrities. We have even included a seated version of the \"Macarena\" dance which will challenge your mind and body, and bring a smile to your face.

Hard to believe that you can feel energized and relaxed at the same time after a Yoga class? Here is why... Movements help to release tension and stress which helps you relax. But moving also gets your heart and lungs working optimally so that your body has more energy to function and to the things you love to do. This class offers all seated chair yoga movements, so take a seat and enjoy!

Get ready to move, twist, reach and play as Tatis leads this one hour active Chair Yoga class filmed LIVE at the Yoga Vista Studio. Tatis includes sequences for balance, strength and memory! If you like your Chair Yoga fun and creative, this is a class for you!

Sometimes we can barely get out of bed because of certain health issues, but that doesn\'t mean we can\'t do a bit of Yoga to help us feel better. Mary created this short sequence of easy movements to help increase your circulation throughout your body (which is good for healing) and to gently move your joints so that you don\'t feel stiff and painful.

Prompted by a trip to the local Hospital\'s Better Breathers Club, this one hour Chair Yoga class focuses on the most powerful aspect of Yoga - Our Breath. Sherry shares Yoga sequences to encourage rhythmic breathing and the expansion of the body using the breath. Keep moving to stay healthy and thriving!

Yoga traditions, poses and movement sequences are passed down from teacher to teachers. In honor of her teachers, Sherry Zak Morris shares her most favorite Gentle and Chair Yoga poses and sequences she learned from her favorite teachers. Join in her special birthday Chair Yoga Class to honor all the teachers who share their wisdom and knowledge!

The Anatomy of Aging of our Structure shows us that we can continue to be strong in our muscles, bones and joints as we age as long as we work on strengthening them. Do you know that reports say that the average 80-yr old cannot lift 10 lbs. So let\'s get strong together!

The way your body feels directly affects your spirits and emotions. When we feel relaxed and comfortable, our body feels at ease. When we feel uptight and tense, we feel agitated. Yoga helps us to feel loose and free in our bodies by stretching and breathing so that we feel better! Our bodies will appreciate the attention. Enjoy this one hour Chair Yoga class!

The shift from \"ease\" to \"dis-ease\" can be very subtle unless you are paying attention. Being mindful of how you feel, how you move, how you show up in life is part of keeping yourself in check. Join in on this one hour Chair Yoga class which is full of movements that will help you tune into what is happening with your body, and tune out what is happening in your life at the moment.

Enjoy these easy and effective Chair Yoga sequences by Mary, the Creator of Chair Yoga who taught Yoga well into her mid 80\'s.

The image of a \"block\" is solid, strong, rigid and contained. This is great when we are building a structure that we don\'t want to move. But creating this kind of rigid and strong structure in our bodies by doing linear movements will eventually lead us into discomfort and pain. Learn ways to become more fluid and at ease in your body with this Energizing one hour class.

Our weekly Chair Yoga class has evolved and everyone has been asking for more challenge. So, we upped it a notch in this class. Remember to do what feels good for you. Keep the chair handy, and have fun!

Spend one hour working your body and brain and you will feel better for the rest of your day! If you have trouble with your memory, or following and repeating movement patterns.. then this class is just what you need! Remember to be light and playful, not serious and frustrated!

The advantage of recording our live Chair Yoga Classes at Yoga Vista is that you never know what may happen or who may join in! Today\'s class we had a new student in a Wheelchair. His first time to Yoga and our first time having a Wheelchair Student in class! Join Sherry Zak Morris, E-RYT specializing in Senior and Chair Yoga, as we all get moving together!

Some people like to stretch, and some people don\'t. But, stretching is actually a great way to reduce pain. Pain binds and tightens... breathing and stretching loosens and relaxes. That is the simple magic of Yoga! Join us for a fun Chair Yoga and Dance Class at Yoga Vista!

Do you find your range of motion limiting when you go to reach? Tight shoulder muscles, shoulder impingement or achy shoulders can limit us in our everyday activities. Take some time to move your shoulders in all different directions and find some space and freedom once again!

The reasons Seniors love Chair Yoga so much are many. They love to feel good, they love to be challenged and they love a creative Chair Yoga Teacher. Pull up your chair and join in as Gentle and Chair Yoga Teacher, Pinush, leads you through this one hour class filmed at the Yoga Vista Studio in Vista, CA.

If you have never done Somatic movements, this class shares a bit of the magic of why and how it works. Incorporating the theme of movement and tension release into a Senior Chair Yoga class helps everyone to feel better! Sherry Zak Morris, E-RYT specializing in Actively Aging, leads this energizing class and reminds us all that the body can always change and improve!

Mix it up, shake it up and challenge yourself with this active Chair Yoga class. Learn new movement patterns to challenge your mind/body connection along with new ways of moving your muscles and joints to help you feel looser, stronger and more vibrant. Enjoy the energy of the group!

Join a roomful of Chair Yoga enthusiasts who come to fill up their energy tanks every week at the Yoga Vista Studio. Led by Chair Yoga Teacher, Sherry Zak Morris, who specializes in Actively Aging... this class will get you full of energy to run

Aging doesn\'t have to bring stiff joints, muscles and shrinking statures. Learn how to defy gravity and train your body to move with ease and fluidity by finding more space in your joints and on the inside of you! Sherry Zak Morris, E-RYT and Chair Yoga specialist, offers up a large variety of easy-to-do movements for every joint in your body. And by the end of this class, you WILL be able to reach higher!

Practice makes perfect we know, but did you know that when you practice balancing in unusual ways you are training your brain and body to react better? So, when you DO lose your balance, you are prepared. Paula leads this creative one hour class designed to help senior citizens practice and improve their balance.

This class is dedicated to getting rid of your back pain.. the natural way! Learn why stretching, breathing and letting go of specific emotions will help ease your pain. And a warm welcome to Debbie and Jamie! How wonderful to have them join in our noon class and have some fun with us at Yoga Vista! They first saw us on YouTube, and stopped by to see us in action. Debbie got a front row seat, and Jamie manned the camera! Thanks for supporting and believing in our work!

Grab a pair of tea lights and join Pinush, Chair Yoga Teacher, who created this meditative flow for the entire body. Working both your mind and your body, you\'ll find these sequences playful yet challenging.