Yoga without the up and down to the floor! Are you feeling stiff and creaky these days? Are you feeling a bit off balance? Are working with a body that has some physical limitations? Are you feeling stressed? Are you having trouble sleeping? Are you working with an injury or condition that limits your mobility or strength? This chair based class is the perfect gentle practice for everyone: those who are desk bound, travelling a lot, or for whom getting up and down from the floor is not convenient.

It makes yoga super accessible to all, including seniors and the less able-bodied, encouraging us to move and breathe in a gentle, mindful way, honouring our bodies no matter the physical challenges or limitations they may have. We will look at mobilising all major joints and muscle groups, strengthening, stretching and balance: sitting, standing and balancing (with chair support). Classes will include simple movements, adapted postures, breath awareness, meditation and relaxation.

Course Outline:

• Improve mobility
• Improve balance
• Improve strength, particularly core strength
• Ease some of the stiffness in your body
• Learn mindfulness and meditation techniques
• Stress reduction
• Enhanced posture
• Increased energy and circulation
• Deeper mind-body connection
• Learn relaxation tools
• Learn pranayama (breathing techniques)

Learning Outcomes:

Attending chair yoga classes offers a holistic approach to well-being, catering to both physical and mental health. It’s a wonderful way to stay active, promote relaxation, and nurture a positive relationship between the mind and body.

• Accessibility and Inclusivity
• Improved Flexibility and Mobility
• Strength Building
• Stress Reduction
• Enhanced Posture
• Increased Energy and Circulation
• Deeper Mind-Body Connection
• Pain Management

What to bring:

• Please wear loose comfortable clothing
• Yoga is practiced barefoot so no special foot wear is required
• You may bring a bottle of water to keep hydrated
• You might also bring a small cushion to help with technique and support
• Social Interaction

About the Tutor:

Danielle is a 800hrs+ Yoga Teacher with further yoga education in styles such as Yin, Restorative and Meditation. Danielle has been teaching yoga and meditation for the last 10 years in various studios across Sydney as well as running national and international yoga retreats.

Other Information:

• To ensure resources are ready for you at the start of your course, we ask you ideally enrol at least one week before the course commences.
• All courses need a minimum number of students to run ("we try our hardest to get those") . If your course does not have enough students it will be cancelled before the commencement and you will be informed.