Chair Yoga Pose to Start Your Week off Strong with the Seated Pigeon!

IF YOU CAN NOT LIFT LEG NO WORRIES CAN BE MODIFIED

1. Sit up straight in chair or wheelchair, with back off chair
2. Make sure feet are shoulder width apart
3. Bring left leg onto right knee
4. Inhale push knee downwards with left hand & with right hand lift foot upwards, feel a good stretch in your hip & leg
Hold for a slow count of 5
5. Exhale, slowly release leg down
Repeat on other side, do 3times each side

 *if you CAN lift leg but need a little help, use a stretchy exercise band to help lift leg, just place under foot securely & lift*


MODIFICATION

1. Sit up straight in chair or wheelchair, with back off chair
2. Cross feet at ankles, place one hand on each knee
3. Inhale push down lightly on knees to give hips a nice stretch, let legs hang open
4. Release pressure of hands, Exhale
5. Repeat 3-5 times