When it comes to Chair Yoga, there is no “one size fits all” class. How the chair is used when teaching will depend on the strength, balance and fitness (mental and physical) of those in the class. In these workshops, you will learn the basics of teaching a 45 minute chair class at three different levels. It will serve as both an introduction to Chair Yoga as well as provide some new ideas and insights to those who are already teaching this style of class.
Level 1 Workshop (All poses seated in a chair)
Sunday, October 12th from 2 to 4 PM
$45.00 (2 CEUs)
Chair Yoga class suitable for using in assisted living settings for frail students with balance issues, using walkers and in wheelchairs. This workshop will also discuss how to work with students with dementia. All workshops will be held at the Affirmations Yoga Studio. Part of the proceeds will be donated to Silver Age Yoga Community Outreach. Each workshop qualifies for 2 CEUs through Yoga Alliance. Certificates for workshop completion available from Silver Age Yoga for an additional $5 donation.
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Workshops will be taught by Silver Age Yoga instructor, Helena Bray, E-RYT 200. Helena has taught Silver Age Yoga classes since 2005 as part of Silver Age Yoga Community Outreach (SAYCO) and was honored as “Teacher of the Year” in 2012. SAYCO is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to empowering seniors through Yoga.
FUTURE WORKSHOPS
Level 2 (Poses seated in a chair and standing) on Sunday, November 9th, from 2 to 4 PM, $45 (2 CEUs)
Chair Yoga class suitable for those who can walk unassisted but may have some balance or strength issues.
Level 3 (More Challenging Poses using a chair) on Sunday, December 14th from 2 to 4 PM, $45 (2 CEUs)
Using the chair as a prop to safely introduce challenging Yoga poses (such as Warrior I and Down Dog) to stronger, more active seniors.
SAYCO is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that relies solely on grants and donations to support
their mission. If you are interested in teaching Yoga to seniors, you are encouraged to visit Silver Age Yoga at www.silverageyoga.org and check out their online training for full accreditation as a Silver Age Yoga Instructor. You will also find information about sponsoring classes and other volunteer efforts.
The last in the series, Chair Yoga for Seniors Level 3, “Using the chair to safely introduce more challenging poses to stronger, more active Seniors”, is scheduled for Sunday, December 14, 2014. The series has been well received and many who could not attend have asked that we repeat the series in 2015. We are currently working on the schedule and will post as soon as possible. Sign up for our emails to receive advance notice at https://www.yogabyhelena.com/contact/.