"I have been a fan of chair yoga ever since I first tried it during the anxiety-inducing days of the COVID-19 pandemic, when I signed up for a weekly online class. From the very beginning, beyond feeling surprisingly stronger, I noticed a shift in my mood. I felt more focused and centered, and overall calmer.

Having a resource like April Hattori's chair yoga book brings that positive experience into everyday life in a meaningful way. The 40 bright, cheerful illustrations of poses create an immediate sense of ease and encouragement, while the thoughtfully designed step-by-step guidance makes each movement feel approachable and safe to follow.

This isn't just a book you flip through once--it feels like a friend and becomes a daily habit and companion. Something you can return to in the morning to start your day with intention, or in the evening to unwind and reconnect with your body.

For anyone curious about chair yoga or looking to deepen an existing practice, this book offers both inspiration and reassurance. It gently reminds us that wellness doesn't have to involve fancy equipment or be complicated--it can begin right where we are, even from a chair." -- Wendy Reichental, writer, patient advocate, and contributor to Chronicling the Days: Dispatches from the Pandemic

"April Hattori has created a powerful, accessible guide that shows how chair yoga can truly strengthen the body while improving flexibility at any age. Her clear instructions and beautifully simple illustrations make the practices easy to follow and inviting to return to again and again. This book is a wonderful resource for staying strong, mobile, and healthy as we grow older--and a meaningful investment in long-term well-being." -- Jill R. Baron, MD, Integrative and Functional Medicine Physician and author, Don't Mess with Stress(TM) A Simple Guide to Managing Stress, Optimizing Health, and Making the World a Better Place

"Where do you want to be in 5 years, or 10? Do you want to still be doing the things you love--traveling, shopping, playing with grandkids? If so, then it's essential to stay as strong and flexible as you can. For many of us, exercise can be a challenge. But April Hattori has removed the barriers to mobility with her insightful and authoritative guide to chair yoga. Aging doesn't have to mean losing your physical abilities. But it does mean taking extra care to maintain them. So sit down, crack open this book, and start feeling stronger and healthier--now, and for years to come." -- Stephen Perrine, Executive Editor, AARP Publications, and New York Times bestselling author of The Whole Body Reset

Publisher: Callisto

Pub date: 2026-06-02

Length: 160 pages