Chair Yoga & Community Chat App for Seniors

A comprehensive web application designed specifically for seniors to learn chair yoga exercises and connect with others in a supportive community chat environment.

Features

Chair Yoga Section

  • Step-by-step chair yoga exercises with clear instructions
  • Beginner-friendly poses designed for seniors
  • Visual demonstrations and safety tips
  • Exercises categorized by body area (neck, shoulders, back, etc.)

Community Chat Room

  • Real-time chat functionality
  • Username-based authentication (no complex registration)
  • Supportive community for asking questions and sharing advice
  • Moderated environment focused on wellness and yoga

Project Structure

├── backend/
│   ├── index.ts           # Main Hono server with API routes
│   ├── database/
│   │   └── chat.ts        # Chat message storage and queries
│   └── routes/
│       ├── chat.ts        # Chat API endpoints
│       └── static.ts      # Static file serving
├── frontend/
│   ├── index.html         # Main HTML template
│   ├── index.tsx          # React app entry point
│   ├── components/
│   │   ├── App.tsx        # Main app component
│   │   ├── YogaSection.tsx # Chair yoga exercises
│   │   └── ChatRoom.tsx   # Chat functionality
│   └── style.css          # Custom styles
└── shared/
    └── types.ts           # Shared TypeScript types

Getting Started

  1. The app runs on a single HTTP endpoint
  2. Navigate to the main page to access both yoga exercises and chat
  3. Enter a username to join the chat community
  4. Browse chair yoga exercises at your own pace

Technology Stack

  • Backend: Hono (TypeScript API framework)
  • Frontend: React 18.2.0 with TypeScript
  • Database: SQLite for chat message persistence
  • Styling: TailwindCSS
  • Real-time: Server-sent events for chat updates