Gentle Chair Yoga: Hands To Heart Center

If you have taken a look at the other chair yoga pose breakdowns, this one is a bit different. Here we are taking a quick look at a restorative pose- Hands To Heart Center. This is a gentle chair yoga pose- but it is also very powerful. Even though we are not moving our bodies, there is still a lot going on here. I encourage you to give it a try and try not to rush it. Often we think that we need to work harder or faster to get our desired result, but the opposite is sometimes what is needed.

This restorative or meditative pose can be used at the start or end of a yoga practice. It can be used to calm the mind, get grounded or centered, or to set an intention for your yoga practice- to think about why you are going to take this time to do this. It can also be an excellent way to end a practice and take a moment to feel accomplished and grateful.

Joining the hands at the heart can allow for a moment of calm and silence while you can connect to your breath and feel your heart beating. For that reason, this pose can be done anytime you feel like you need a reset. If you are looking some ideas for relaxing and gentle chair yoga sequences, you may be interested in these videos:

Restorative Chair Yoga Sequence (20 Minutes)

Chair Yoga Sequence For Stress Relief (13 Minutes)

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Hands To Heart Center

How Do We Practice This Chair Yoga Pose?

Follow the detailed cues to help you to practice this gentle chair yoga pose. Then keep reading for some more tips and resources that may resonate with you. Or, practice the gentle chair yoga sequence: Gentle Chair Yoga Sequence for a short introduction.

Begin seated with a long spine

You may choose to sit all the way back in your chair, or sit slightly forward away from the back of your chair

You may choose to place a small rolled up blanket or towel to support your low back

Place both of your feet flat on the ground, parallel, and hip distance apart-Place a rolled up towel or book under your feet if they are unable to reach the floor

You should feel supported in this position

Ground down through your “Sits bones” (the bony knobs you feel at the bottom of your pelvis)

Lengthen your spine, feel the top of your head lift toward the ceiling, and broaden through your chest

Relax your shoulders away from your ears, relax the muscles in the face, forehead, and jaw

Place your palms together and place them at your heart center

Close your eyes or soften your gaze

Take 3-5 easy breaths here

Stay here as long as you want

Notice how you feel

Perform the Hands to Heart Center pose whenever you need it. There is a great deal of value in restorative and resting poses, so take a moment and don’t rush it. Sometimes it can take a bit to get into the habit of slowing down, but it can be very beneficial. If you are interested in more restorative poses that you can do even right from your bed, you may be interested in this book: Restorative Yoga For Beginners

Check out this cute story that can help remind us to slow down and enjoy the little things.

Or if you are interested in starting a journal practice, you may enjoy these Gratitude Journals

Want More Chair Yoga Poses Or Resources?

You may be interested in – Yoga for Healing for more ways to ground and decrease stress.

If you are a caregiver, you may find some useful tips in Self Care for Caregivers.

You may also be interested in taking a look at Tips On Reducing Stress With Rest.

If you are interested in adding movement to your day, the 7 Day Chair Yoga Challenge may be of interest to you.

Or, if you are looking to be more present in you daily life, you may enjoy the 21 Day Mindfulness Challenge.

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Finally, you can find more videos at The Peaceful Chair YouTube Channel.

Namaste!

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