Ask a Therapist

Visit your physician and ask if you would benefit from this gentle form of exercise. Also ask if there might be any contraindications you need to be aware of, before participating.

Yes! This program was designed for paraplegics and lower level quadriplegics, who may only have voluntary function of their trunk and arms. All the poses involve the upper body, so those who do not have use of their legs can participate. There are poses that involve the legs, but you can just do the upper body work so you don't miss out on any benifits! 

If you are able to stand and hold the back of a chair for support, safely, then you should stand and get the most from each pose, while strengthen your body and improving your balance. If you are unable to stand for 1/2 an hour, while using the back of a chair for support, then you should sit and use your energy to maximize each pose instead of using all your energy to stand. You might want to try participating from sitting first and if you feel strong enough, choose "STAND" and try the poses from standing.

No, you should not feel any pain, just gentle stretching and your muscles working. If you feel pain, stop immediately and go see your physician.