Chair Yoga Workshop for Yoga Teachers
Training Objective: To equip yoga teachers with the knowledge and tools to effectively teach chair yoga, focusing on adapting traditional yoga poses for individuals with limited mobility, seniors, or office settings. This workshop balances theory, practice, and interaction to make the training engaging and comprehensive.
This workshop qualifies yoga alliance CE credits
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Agenda
1. Welcome and Introduction
2. Foundations of Chair Yoga
- Overview of chair yoga benefits:
- Accessibility and inclusivity.
- Physical and mental health benefits (e.g., mobility, stress relief).
- Applications in various settings: senior centers, workplaces, or rehabilitation.
- What is Chair Yoga?
- Understanding the target audience and their needs.
- Safety Considerations
- Assessing mobility levels and contraindications.
- Supporting proper alignment in seated and standing poses.
3. Chair Yoga Poses with Instructions
- Warm-up/Cool-down Poses
- Active Poses
- Seated Poses
- Standing Poses (using the chair for support)
- Relaxation Poses
4. Activity: Build a Chair Yoga Sequence
5. Wrap-Up and Q&A
DETAILS
Teacher: Amy Myer 500 RYT
Location: 5190 Cline Rd Kent Ohio
Register: www.shineohio.com/classes
Please note before committing to the class: Fees are non-refundable but can be used towards another class date if cancelled by the student within 48 hours.
