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[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 2 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

There’s chair yoga if that would be easier

This is one I’ve tried before and was quite gentle on the body https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1DYH5ud3zHo

[–] PeelerSheila@aussie.zone 2 points 18 hours ago (1 children)

Ooh thanks Melba I hadn't thought of chair yoga! Might give that one a go later on today 👍🏼

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 2 points 17 hours ago (2 children)

Yeah! It’s good because it keeps the pressure off your knees.

Also consider tai chi or qi gong warmups with a high stance

[–] PeelerSheila@aussie.zone 2 points 17 hours ago

Ok I've just done this routine and I'm hooked! It feels so beautiful to let the body flow like that!

[–] PeelerSheila@aussie.zone 2 points 17 hours ago (1 children)

Ok so I just decided, "bugger it, I'll do the chair yoga one now while the kids are still in bed," and I found it really good and not too stressful. Very hard to put ankle on knee and stretch the leg because stiffness, but I'll get there. Thanks for the recommendation!

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 2 points 17 hours ago

No worries. Don’t force anything!