{"id":70959,"date":"2025-02-17T09:23:56","date_gmt":"2025-02-17T09:23:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=70959"},"modified":"2025-02-17T10:10:17","modified_gmt":"2025-02-17T10:10:17","slug":"seated-yoga-positions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/seated-yoga-positions\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Seated Yoga Positions For Beginners"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/seated-yoga-positions\/#What_are_some_seated_yoga_positions\" >What are some seated yoga positions?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/seated-yoga-positions\/#Seated_Mountain_Pose\" >Seated Mountain Pose<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/seated-yoga-positions\/#Seated_Cat-Cow_Pose\" >Seated Cat-Cow Pose<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/seated-yoga-positions\/#Seated_Spinal_Twist\" >Seated Spinal Twist<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/seated-yoga-positions\/#Thunderbolt_Pose\" >Thunderbolt Pose<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/seated-yoga-positions\/#Half_Lord_of_the_Fishes_Pose\" >Half Lord of the Fishes Pose<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/seated-yoga-positions\/#Cow_Face_Pose\" >Cow Face Pose<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/seated-yoga-positions\/#Chair_Warrior_I\" >Chair Warrior I<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/seated-yoga-positions\/#Chair_Eagle\" >Chair Eagle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/seated-yoga-positions\/#Chair_Pigeon\" >Chair Pigeon\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/seated-yoga-positions\/#Half_Lotus\" >Half Lotus\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/seated-yoga-positions\/#How_Many_Sitting_Positions_Are_in_Yoga\" >How Many Sitting Positions Are in Yoga?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/seated-yoga-positions\/#What_Are_the_Benefits_of_Seated_Yoga_Positions\" >What Are the Benefits of Seated Yoga Positions?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/seated-yoga-positions\/#How_Many_Seated_Yoga_Positions_Should_I_Do_a_Day\" >How Many Seated Yoga Positions Should I Do a Day?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/seated-yoga-positions\/#How_Long_Does_It_Take_to_Learn_All_Yoga_Positions\" >How Long Does It Take to Learn All Yoga Positions?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/seated-yoga-positions\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/seated-yoga-positions\/#Is_sitting_in_a_yoga_position_good\" >Is sitting in a yoga position good?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/seated-yoga-positions\/#Does_chair_yoga_really_work\" >Does chair yoga really work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/seated-yoga-positions\/#Is_chair_yoga_safe_for_seniors\" >Is chair yoga safe for seniors?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/seated-yoga-positions\/#Is_20_minutes_of_yoga_a_day_enough\" >Is 20 minutes of yoga a day enough?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/seated-yoga-positions\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s easy to delay beneficial habits, especially when they seem unfamiliar. This is often the case with yoga, as many hesitate to incorporate it into their routine, perceiving it as unattainable, difficult, and unsuitable for beginners.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2271&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Seated_Yoga_Positions\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-1-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you share these concerns, this article is here to dispel your doubts and introduce you to a more accessible form of yoga: chair yoga (aka seated yoga). Chair yoga poses have become a valuable practice for beginners and older adults, helping them feel better, look better, and move better.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The questions we\u2019re going to explore today are:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the best seated yoga positions?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How many seated poses are there in yoga?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the special perks of doing seated poses?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How many positions should a person do in a day?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How long does it take to get the hang of the main seated poses?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the main course, we will start with the 10 seated yoga positions for beginners.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_some_seated_yoga_positions\"><\/span><strong>What are some seated yoga positions?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We promised to start with 10 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">seated yoga positions for beginners. So, without further background, let\u2019s explore the primary movements.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seated Mountain Pose<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seated Cat-Cow Pose<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seated Spinal Twist<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thunderbolt Pose<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Half Lord of the Fishes Pose<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cow Face Pose<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chair Warrior I<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chair Eagle<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chair Pigeon\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Half Lotus\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One thing to note: some poses require a chair prop, while others are performed on the mat. We have decided to focus on both options since they can tackle your home yoga practice.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Seated_Mountain_Pose\"><\/span><strong>Seated Mountain Pose<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Step-by-step instructions:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sit in a chair placing the soles of the feet on the floor.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Align your ankles and knees.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stretch out the spine from bottom to top, extending the vertebrae.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inhale and draw the shoulders forward and up.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exhale and roll the shoulders down and back.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repeat as desired.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Seated_Cat-Cow_Pose\"><\/span><strong>Seated Cat-Cow Pose<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Step-by-step instructions:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sit in a stable chair, with your back straight and feet planted on the floor.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Put your hands on your knees.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inhale, lift the chest, and move the shoulders back, looking upward.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exhale to round the back, bringing the chin toward the body.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repeat as desired.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Seated_Spinal_Twist\"><\/span><strong>Seated Spinal Twist<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Step-by-step instructions:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sit on the chair with your back straight.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Twist your torso to one side, holding the back of the chair for support.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking over your shoulder, hold the twist for a few breaths and then switch sides.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2271&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Seated_Yoga_Positions\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-68939\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chair-Yoga-Women-Collage-1-1024x640.png\" alt=\"Seated Yoga Positions\" width=\"770\" height=\"481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chair-Yoga-Women-Collage-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chair-Yoga-Women-Collage-1-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chair-Yoga-Women-Collage-1.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chair-Yoga-Women-Collage-1-1472x920.png 1472w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chair-Yoga-Women-Collage-1.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Thunderbolt_Pose\"><\/span><strong>Thunderbolt Pose<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Step-by-step instructions:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sit on your mat in a kneeling position with your buttocks resting on your heels.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep your head neutral, keep your gaze straight ahead of you.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rest your hands on your thighs with the palms open or faced down. You can make the pose more challenging by bringing your palms together behind your back to open the chest and shoulders.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Half_Lord_of_the_Fishes_Pose\"><\/span><strong>Half Lord of the Fishes Pose<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Step-by-step instructions:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sit with your legs outstretched in front of you.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lift your left leg placing your left foot on the outside of your right knee. Bend your right leg and place the right foot on the outside of your left hip.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the inhale, press your sitting bones down and lengthen your spine. Place your left arm behind you, and extend your right arm up.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the exhale, twist your body to the left, and hug your knee with your right arm.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continue extending your spine on the in-breath and twisting from the belly on the out-breath.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay for 5 to 8 breaths.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Come out of the twist as you exhale and move back into the starting position.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repeat on the other side.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cow_Face_Pose\"><\/span><strong>Cow Face Pose<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Step-by-step instructions:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From a cross-legged position, move both knees to the midline: place your left knee on top of your right one and bring the top of each foot to the floor on the outside of the opposite buttock. It may seem difficult at the beginning, so feel free to raise your seat with a prop.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the inhale, lift your left arm toward the ceiling and bend it at the elbow. Drop your left hand toward the middle of your back.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now bring your right arm along your right side bending at the elbow and reaching your right hand up the middle of your back with your palm facing outward. You need to join your two hands behind your back. It may not happen for the first time, and that\u2019s okay. If this isn\u2019t working out for you, use a strap to make the connection.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you connect your hands, continue moving both elbows toward the midline.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After several breaths, release and try the other side.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chair_Warrior_I\"><\/span><strong>Chair Warrior I<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sit sideways on the chair, facing to the right. Twist your torso toward the right, holding onto the back of the chair, for spinal support.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">K<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">eep the left leg in position over the side of the chair while swinging the right leg behind you.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place the sole of the right foot on the floor parallel to the seat of the chair and straighten the right leg.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raise your arms to the ceiling on an inhale coming to Warrior I with your torso facing over the left leg. Hold for three breaths.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Switch legs.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>BetterMe: Health Coaching app helps you achieve your body goals with ease and efficiency by helping to choose proper meal plans and effective workouts. Start using our app and you will <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2271&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Seated_Yoga_Positions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">see good results in a short time.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chair_Eagle\"><\/span><strong>Chair Eagle<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Step-by-step instructions:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sit on the chair with your back straight and head gazing forward. Come into an eagle pose by crossing your right thigh over your left thigh for an eagle pose.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then cross your left arm over the right one at the elbow. Bend the elbows to touch your palms together.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lift the elbows away from the ears and hold the pose for three to five breaths.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repeat on the other side.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chair_Pigeon\"><\/span><strong>Chair Pigeon\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Step-by-step instructions:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sit on the chair and bring your left ankle to rest on your right thigh, keeping the knee in line with your ankle.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold this chair pigeon for three to three-five breaths.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intensify the stretch if you like by bending forward.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repeat with the right leg.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Half_Lotus\"><\/span><strong>Half Lotus\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Step-by-step instructions:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sit on the mat with your legs overstretched in front of you.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bend your left knee and draw your left heel close to your left buttock with the left foot flat on the floor.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With your hands, place your left foot on top of your right thigh close to the hip crease. Turn the sole of your left foot face-up keeping your toes active. (If this feels too uncomfortable, come out).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bend your right knee to a cross-legged position and snuggle your right foot under your right knee.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After four to six breaths, release your foot and try the other side.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>Read more:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/desk-stretches\/\">7 Desk Stretches to Improve Flexibility and Mobility<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Many_Sitting_Positions_Are_in_Yoga\"><\/span><strong>How Many Sitting Positions Are in Yoga?\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are approximately 60 seated positions that can enhance various <\/span><b><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/chair-yoga-routines\/\">chair yoga routines<\/a>.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this review, we have selected the 10 most common poses that are suitable for beginners but can also be practiced by advanced yogis as a warm-up.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re new to yoga, then seated positions are an excellent choice for you. Starting with chair poses and moving slowly to the seated-on-the-mat poses is an effective way to get the hang of the asanas safely.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2271&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Seated_Yoga_Positions\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-66705\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/chair-yoga-6-1024x640.png\" alt=\"Seated Yoga Positions\" width=\"770\" height=\"481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/chair-yoga-6.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/chair-yoga-6-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/chair-yoga-6.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/chair-yoga-6-1472x920.png 1472w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/chair-yoga-6.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Benefits_of_Seated_Yoga_Positions\"><\/span><strong>What Are the Benefits of Seated Yoga Positions?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, the research on chair yoga specifically is limited since most of the studies are geared towards traditional standing poses. However, we have dug out some fresh research on chair asana benefits for both adults and elderly people.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Seated Yoga Poses May Boost Your Overall Fitness\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A recent study in 2023 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 85 Taiwanese women with knee osteoarthritis suggests that regular chair yoga could potentially improve functional fitness, especially for people with joint conditions (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC10094373\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/chair-arm-workout\/\">Chair yoga exercises<\/a> for seniors or younger people are an easier but not less efficient way to enhance your fitness levels and gradually move to more strength-demanding activities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Seated Yoga Poses May Help You When You\u2019re Stressed Out<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to a 2016 study, chair yoga was able to maintain physical fitness scores, and essentially reduce stress levels (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S174438811630041X\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Of course, we\u2019re not implying that your stress or depression can be easily treated with seated yoga asanas \u2013 mental health professionals should take the primary role in treatment here.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, chair yoga and other yoga practices are regarded as effective strategies for alleviating stress and reducing the risk of burnout (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/journals\/public-health\/articles\/10.3389\/fpubh.2024.1370399\/full\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Being overwhelmed with home chores, work, and\/or raising kids is challenging for mothers and fathers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therefore, implementing yoga into your daily life could make things a little better and give you more energy to manage your obligations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Seated Yoga May Make You Stronger<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interestingly, chair yoga seems so easy for lots of individuals that they rarely expect much of the muscle strength from doing it. However, the 2019 study that investigated <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the effect of a 12-week chair yoga program on functional fitness and well-being showed that this practice could increase muscle strength and agility (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.lww.com\/topicsingeriatricrehabilitation\/abstract\/2019\/10000\/effectiveness_of_chair_yoga_for_improving_the.3.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gaining significant muscle mass, of course, requires more vigorous strength training, but chair yoga can provide a complementary mode of exercise.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>The BetterMe: Health Coaching app will provide you with a host of fat-frying fitness routines that\u2019ll scare the extra pounds away and turn your body into a masterpiece! <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2271&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Seated_Yoga_Positions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get your life moving in the right direction<\/a> with BetterMe!<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Seated Yoga Poses Can Make You More Flexible<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The previous 2019 study also highlighted that chair yoga can result in improvements in limb <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/seated-yoga-stretches\/\">flexibility <\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.lww.com\/topicsingeriatricrehabilitation\/abstract\/2019\/10000\/effectiveness_of_chair_yoga_for_improving_the.3.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). In addition, the 2019 study on kids who practiced yoga demonstrated improvements in their coordination as well (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S1360859219300786\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Surely, the results coming from seated yoga poses could be similar because many chair or seated poses are modified versions of the standing traditional poses.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Seated Yoga Poses Are Convenient and Mood-Boosting<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chair yoga doesn\u2019t require any special equipment or space. It\u2019s convenient for everyone who has ten to fifteen minutes to spare and the desire to spend this time productively. Since stress levels may be reduced, chair yoga can be beneficial for improving energy levels both physically and mentally (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.lww.com\/jome\/fulltext\/2021\/02030\/chair_yoga.16.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Many_Seated_Yoga_Positions_Should_I_Do_a_Day\"><\/span><strong>How Many Seated Yoga Positions Should I Do a Day?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The number of seated yoga positions you should practice daily is entirely up to you, as there are no official guidelines dictating a specific number of poses or duration. Beginners may start by dedicating just a few minutes each day to practice 5-10 poses, while more experienced practitioners may progress the quantity, duration, and complexity of their practice. As with most things, progress comes with discipline and consistency.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prioritize quality over quantity and ensure you follow proper technique and sequencing. Always listen to your body and make modifications or take more rest days as needed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read more:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/chair-pose-yoga-benefits\/\">Chair Pose Yoga Benefits and Hacks You\u2019ve Never Tried<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_Does_It_Take_to_Learn_All_Yoga_Positions\"><\/span><strong>How Long Does It Take to Learn All Yoga Positions?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medieval hatha yoga traditions claim there are 84 classic asanas to explore. Plus, versatile yoga styles add even more movements. That said, learning all the poses will take a decent amount of time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A couple of factors predict how long it will take one person to learn all yoga poses \u2013 flexibility, body awareness, and frequency of practice. Beginners who consistently experiment with new yoga poses and commit to daily practices might get the hang of most poses within a few months to a few years. Going further, there are advanced poses that might be too challenging even for experienced practitioners. That being said, keep practicing and avoid progressing too quickly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/seated-yoga-stretches\/\">Yoga<\/a> is an activity designed to be learned slowly and properly. No need to rush to master all the poses within a week.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2271&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Seated_Yoga_Positions\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-68940\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chair-Yoga-Women-Collage-2-1024x640.png\" alt=\"seated chair yoga\" width=\"770\" height=\"481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chair-Yoga-Women-Collage-2.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chair-Yoga-Women-Collage-2-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chair-Yoga-Women-Collage-2.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chair-Yoga-Women-Collage-2-1472x920.png 1472w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chair-Yoga-Women-Collage-2.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><b>Frequently Asked Questions<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_sitting_in_a_yoga_position_good\"><\/span><strong>Is sitting in a yoga position good?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, sitting yoga poses are in fact great for beginners who are just starting their new yoga journey. Seated poses have proven to be effective for flexibility, muscle strength, overall fitness, and mood. If you sit on the floor, you also provide stability which facilitates opening the body.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_chair_yoga_really_work\"><\/span><strong>Does chair yoga really work?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Different studies highlight the positive effects of chair yoga on mood, overall fitness, balance, coordination, and flexibility. Even, this practice is ideal for beginners who aren\u2019t trained or flexible enough for more advanced yoga positions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_chair_yoga_safe_for_seniors\"><\/span><strong>Is chair yoga safe for seniors?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, chair yoga is not only suitable for beginners, but also older people or those with poor <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/chair-yoga-workout-for-seniors-2\/\">mobility<\/a>. This is a safe and accessible yoga practice that can offer a low-impact workout that is easy on your body and joints.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_20_minutes_of_yoga_a_day_enough\"><\/span><strong>Is 20 minutes of yoga a day enough?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, 20 minutes of yoga per day is great for most. For people who practice yoga daily, even 20 minutes can improve their flexibility, mental focus, strength, stability, and stress levels.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2271&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Seated_Yoga_Positions\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-1-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><strong>The Bottom Line<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, we have introduced 10 seated yoga poses suitable for beginners, but there are many more that can be practiced at home. The possible benefits of seated yoga include improved flexibility, coordination, strength, and stability, as well as reduced stress levels.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As with any mode of exercise, be sure to start slowly and stay consistent for best results. Chair yoga is a great place to start for beginners, seniors, and anyone with limitations that prevent them from participating in traditional yoga. As you progress in your practice, always listen to your body, acknowledge any discomfort or pain, and modify poses as needed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s easy to delay beneficial habits, especially when they seem unfamiliar. This is often the case with yoga, as many hesitate to incorporate it into their routine, perceiving it as unattainable, difficult, and unsuitable for beginners. 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This is often the case with yoga, as many hesitate to incorporate it into their routine, perceiving it as unattainable, difficult, and unsuitable for beginners.<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\"><\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">If you share these concerns, this article is here to dispel your doubts and introduce you to a more accessible form of yoga: chair yoga (aka seated yoga). 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