With more than 50 years of experience in wellness, kinesiology, and injury recovery, Steve Ferry, known to many as “MedicineMan2,” is sharing his deep knowledge and caring approach in a new book to help seniors stay active. In Chair Yoga For Seniors: A Safe and Effective Guide to Manage Joint Stiffness, Mobility Issues, and Regain Muscle Tone, Ferry provides a clear guide to aging with energy.
It’s Steve Ferry’s intent with his new book to keep seniors active and continue aging with energy, so take a seat and read and do some yoga, as his book suggests. (Photo by Christine Such/My Sun Day News)
“I cover everything from breathing techniques and foundational poses to focused exercises for joint health, balance, and muscle tone. Each chapter is designed to help you move with confidence and purpose,” he said.
Chair Yoga provides a gentle, empowering route to physical and mental wellness.
Ferry said, “Whether you are managing arthritis, recovering from an injury, or just seeking a low-impact workout, the book gives you exactly what you need to improve your overall health without any added strain.”
Ferry had wanted to leave a legacy for his children to remember him. He had wanted to write an autobiography, but couldn’t get it started. He said, “I found it easier to write this book because I think it is important and I have a passion for keeping seniors moving. It’s never too late to start moving. I started the effort in October 2023 and finished it in July 2025. I worked hard with the editor to keep my words, as is, in the book.”
Yoga originated in Northern India over 5,000 years ago as a holistic spiritual, mental, and philosophical discipline. Today, it remains a powerful tool for wellness, especially when adapted for individual needs.
“Yoga gives you a non-invasive way to start exercising on your own terms and level,” said Ferry, who is a practitioner with five decades of experience. “It’s hard for seniors to get down on the floor. You can find a practical path to increasing your strength, flexibility, and independence using a chair.”
Ferry’s career started when he was drafted into the military.
“I started out in Artillery and found my way into the medical field. I spent 38 years in the service,” he shared. “While playing racquetball, I earned the nickname ‘Medicine Man.’”
In addition to his military medical work, Ferry also became a yoga instructor and massage therapist.
For seniors starting yoga at home, safety starts with the right chair.
“When selecting a household chair for yoga, stability and design are absolutely critical,” said Ferry.
The two most important things to look for are no wheels and no armrests. A safe yoga chair should have a sturdy, four-legged base that stays still when you sit on it, to prevent slipping or rolling. Open sides without armrests help you move freely during stretches and twists. The best chair also has a flat, firm seat to keep your spine straight, a straight backrest to avoid slouching, and a seat height that lets your feet rest flat on the floor with your knees at a right angle.
Ferry points out that good health depends on more than just exercise. Ferry said, “While many people focus solely on the intensity of their workouts, the real magic happens during recovery, where what you put into your body matters just as much as how you move it. Nutrition and Hydration are important.”
To buy a copy of Chair Yoga For Seniors: A Safe and Effective Guide to Manage Joint Stiffness, Mobility Issues, and Regain Muscle Tone, you can contact Steve Ferry at medicineman2@duck.com. The book is also available on Amazon under the author’s name, Etienne Asbury Ferry.
