Chair-based Adaptive Yoga For Seniors:

Foundations Training

12 hours Yoga Alliance - Continuing Education (CE) credits approved.

Upcoming Training:

Ahimsa Yoga - Evanston. November 2-3, 2024

12-5:30p each day.

The Foundations Adaptive Yoga For Seniors training is designed to give practitioners the tools to effectively lead seniors through an accessible, safe and enjoyable chair-based yoga practice.

With over 25 years teaching experience, I’ve learned that yoga has the power to meet each student where they are, regardless of ability.

Many of my elder students have reported signicant functional improvement both physically and mentally, relief from pain, and an elevated sense of well-being from practicing this chair-based yoga consistently. This includes both seated and standing work, with chair support as needed.

In addition to seeing significant improvements, I’ve witnessed a surprising level of commitment and focus among seniors and an ability to internalize the benefits for greater peace of mind, despite the challenges of aging.

Another benefit of group classes is the sense of community that grows over time. I’ve seen connection, care and warmth grow between students in the positive atmosphere of the yoga class. This is essential for staying engaged and healthy at any age.

The Adaptive Yoga For Seniors Program is an offering to share the experience and understanding of yoga in all its layers; physical, energetic, heart-mind, and Spirit, as it applies to seniors and others with limited range of motion or in rehabilitation.

What participants will learn how to do in the Two Day Program:

-Lead a safe and well-rounded yoga practice for an individual or in a group setting.

-Utilize a chair for a seated yoga practice, or a combination of seated and standing work with chair support.

-Teach movement, yoga postures, and breathing techniques to create smart, fun and effective yoga sequences.

-Create a Supportive and Inclusive Environment.

-Offer accessible variations for different abilities.

-Help students develop strength and balance for functional movement and fall prevention.

-Teach exercises for Stress Reduction, Positivity and Brain Health

-Laughter Yoga Exercises

-Guide Relaxation and Meditation

-Develop your own yoga practice!

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-Additional Mentorship Program And Continued Studies available.

A Guidebook is included.