Chair Yoga for African Americans

You do not need a mat, a gym membership, or a body that bends like it used to. All you need is a sturdy chair and a few honest minutes. Chair Yoga for African Americans brings the real benefits of yoga, breath, gentle movement, flexibility, calm, into a seated practice built for real life: caregiving, busy schedules, joint pain, recovery, and the everyday need to simply feel steadier in your own body. Written with African American readers in mind, this book speaks directly to the health realities many of us navigate, higher rates of hypertension, joint conditions, and everyday stress, without ever making you feel like a statistic. Every routine is practical, dignified, and rooted in real life: your kitchen chair, your living room, your own pace. Inside you will find: - A 24-pose step-by-step reference library, fully illustrated with real photos- Three complete guided routines, from 10 to 20 minutes, ready to follow start to finish- Goal-based chapters for flexibility, balance, blood pressure and heart health, stress relief, energy, joint comfort, and strength- A four-week practice plan plus a 30-day challenge calendar- Practical adaptations for arthritis, diabetes, recovery from illness or surgery, and wheelchair use- Routines built for family, caregivers, and community or church groups- Plain-language explanations of common health conditions, so you walk into your next doctor's visit better informed- A home vitals tracking guide and a full printable practice log Whether you are just starting out or returning to movement after time away, this book meets you exactly where you are, one seated breath at a time.