“…great for people young and old, stiff and flexible, and those with medical conditions, including arthritis.” Keli Ballinger, Harvard Center for Wellness.
Four full hours of material. Makes yoga accessible for almost everyone, including 16 chair-only sessions for people unable to stand.
Dozens of gentle and gently challenging routines, ranging from 5 to 85 minutes, are varied and easy to fit into busy schedules. Work on joint freedom, strength, stretch, loosening up, balance, breathing, and relaxation and meditation. Harvard University instructor.
User Ratings and Reviews
1 Star Very Disappointing - Poor Instruction
I recently purchased this DVD, Ageless Yoga, Chair & Standing Routines, based upon great reviews on the Amazon website. What a disappointment when I actually viewed it. I teach yoga and specialize in beginning yoga, with chair, for Seniors, so I’m always looking for new routines and ideas. The principal instructor of this DVD is John Schlorholtz. At the core of all yoga is posture and alignment along with good breathing. Throughout the classes on this DVD, John sits slumped in the chair with his shoulders rounded and forward, his voice is whiney and sing-song and many of his moves are totally improper and will lead only to soreness and misalignment. The younger male that poses as one of his students behaves as though he finds all very silly and is grinning and making faces, which is very distracting. A positive note, the senior woman student appears to be the “real” instructor as she posseses excellent posture and movement. I would not recommend this DVD to anyone.
5 Stars Wonderful!
I have been using John’s DVDs several times each week for almost two years. As a 53-year-old woman with an average fitness level and no significant physical limitations, the DVDs have been wonderful for increasing my flexibility and over-all feeling of well-being. They are easy to use and to tailor for different workouts on different days. I have even found the chair DVD good for hotel rooms where I really don’t want to get down on the carpet. John’s approach is very accessible to persons new to yoga and for those who want a more “gentle” approach–both toward mind and body. I would highly recommend both DVDs.
5 Stars Versatile and do-able
I’ve been struggling for a long time to get back into a regular exercise program, and this has become my entry point. I’m in my early 60s and working to regain strength and flexibility. I’ve been doing these exercises for several weeks, intersperced with light weight training (DVDs from a different source) on some days. Even on those days, I often finish with a stretching routine from this DVD.
This DVD is set up so that you can choose from programs of different lengths, and in different combinations, for stretching, joint work, etc. On day when I have more energy, I do longer routines; if not, I choose a shorter one. Either way, I’m always happy I spent the time.
Mr. Schlorholtz explains everything clearly, moves at a pace I can handle, and in general makes the whole experience pleasant and enjoyable.
5 Stars Amazing!
I have wanted to try yoga for years but I have too many physical limitations. Then I discovered John’s Ageless Yoga videos. After only three 1/2 hour sessions my body feels better than it has in years. My chiropractor said that my adjustment has never been easier! I am making chair yoga a regular part of my self-care routine. With the different length programs I know that I’ll always have time for at least some small part. Just make sure that you have time to relax afterwards. The only other activity that leaves me this relaxed is hypnosis. 
5 Stars Peaceful and Exhilarating Full Body Healing
Six weeks ago I decided that the pain from my osteoarthritic hip and back had become too much to bear. I felt that my body needed authentic healing beyond pain killers or surgery. I had read that yoga is an excellent treatment for arthritis, but how could I do yoga as crippled as I was? John’s approach has become my answer. His gentle, immediately engaging instruction takes the student clearly and concisely through techniques of breathing, meditation and movement that have the combined effect of gradually freeing the joints, reducing pain, increasing strength and lightening the spirit. Because of such noticeable improvement in my own condition, I am gaining confidence that I might be able to work toward actually healing a condition that is normally described as degenerative. I highly recommend John’s program for anyone at all - and particularly for those who feel weak, confined or hopeless because of their age or disability. Many of the routines are suitable even if you are confined to a wheelchair. Whatever your limitations are, I’m confident that you will derive great benefit both physically and emotionally from these excellent DVD’s.