Yoga can have numerous variations in technique, so it is important you are doing the correct style to best suit the treatment and management of your symptoms. Some styles are more effective for lower back pain, while others can be used to improve flexibility and arthritis. Various yoga poses also influence muscle activation. Here at Beckley Chiropractic, Dr. Beckley is happy to assess your current yoga poses and how they are impacting your condition and treatment to guide you in a direction that will help you achieve your health goals.

The basic, foundational yoga postures are practiced to align, strengthen, & promote flexibility in the body. Breathing techniques are also integrated.  You can expect an emphasis on simplicity, repetition, & ease of movement in this beginners class. Full body relaxation & balance are the goals of this class, as we make a full circuit of the body’s range of motion with standing poses, twists, back bends, forward folds, & hip openers.

Students in this beginner class will be introduced to yoga postures through step-by-step verbal descriptions & demonstrations. Emphasis is placed on the student’s understanding, safety, & stability within each pose. If you have never tried yoga, this class is perfect for you. It is designed to meet the needs of those new to yoga, as well as those seeking continued understanding of basic yoga poses.

Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that can be done sitting in a chair or standing, using the chair for support. It is especially helpful to those who have limited mobility but still want to reap the health benefits that yoga offers.