Chair yoga is a modified form of yoga that allows you to practice traditional yoga poses while sitting on or standing with the support of a chair. These modifications make yoga more accessible and gentler for people with limited mobility or balance.
Like traditional yoga, chair yoga helps build flexibility, strength, and balance. And it can also promote relaxation through breath. Almost any type of yoga pose from twists to backbends can be modified using a chair that allows people of all abilities to reap the benefits of yoga anywhere there is an available chair.
In this workshop we will explore:
•How chair yoga can serve as a form of low-impact exercise which is easier on the body especially if you have age-related changes in your joints and muscles
•The benefits of boosting muscle strength
•How chair yoga improves balance and reduces falls risk
•How chair yoga improves our mood
•How chair yoga can lower the risk of chronic disease
•How chair yoga can relieve aches and pains
The first hour will be primarily lecture and the 2nd hour will be practice.
An e book will be included as a guide along with a home practice you can use after the workshop.
This workshop is appropriate for anyone new to yoga, those with limited mobility and balance issues as well as anyone recovering from surgery as a post rehabilitation practice
Cost: $30
Financial Aid Available- Please stop by the front desk, call, or email kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.org.
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PLEASE NOTE: We encourage pre-registration for all programming. Registering in advance guarantees your spot and helps the studio have adequate staffing. If fewer than 5 participants register the event may be canceled.
Refund Policy: We understand that life happens and unforeseen circumstances come up. If life offers up an unexpected event and you need to withdraw from the workshop:
- A full refund will be issued if you need to withdraw 4+ days before the workshop. Please reach out for your refund, as it will not be automatically applied to your account.
- If you need to withdraw within 3 days or fewer, no refund is provided.
Please create a Mindbody account for each participant if registering more than 1 person. If you have any questions regarding registration, please email Kelsey at kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.org
