Strength & Stability Chair Yoga Course

Learn to Teach Safe, Supportive & Accessible Chair Yoga for Strength, Balance, and Stability — Ideal for All Levels.

What you’ll learn
Strengthen your yoga practice with the stability, ease and the accessibility of a chair.
Cultivate body awareness and release long-held tension using somatic practices for deeper connection and healing.
Gain tools to improve balance and body awareness, build strength, and let go of physical and mental stress.
Adapt traditional yoga postures using a chair to create a safe, supportive, and empowering practice for all bodies and abilities.

Requirements
This course is open to beginners of all levels and wonderful for general yoga practitioners and teachers.
It is important to have a sturdy chair available (no wheels). Additional props that may be useful: Exercise mat, yoga blocks (or strong books), light hand weights (or soup cans), a yoga strap (or scarf) and a blanket.
DISCLAIMER: Please consult with your physician regarding the suitability of any recommendations made in this course. Before beginning any form of exercise program ensure that you are following all safety instructions specific to your own well being. When participating in any exercise or exercise program, there is the possibility of physical injury. If you engage in this exercise or exercise program, you agree that you do so at your own risk, are voluntarily participating in these activities, assume all risk of injury to yourself and release chairyogawithcatherine from any liability.

Description
Welcome to Strength & Stability Chair Yoga — My name is Catherine and I’m so happy to bring you this comprehensive course designed to help you teach (or practice) safe, accessible, and empowering chair yoga with confidence.Whether you’re a yoga teacher, wellness professional, caregiver, or simply someone looking for a gentle and effective way to build strength and balance, this course will guide you through foundational principles, essential postures, and smart sequencing for chair-based yoga.Chair yoga makes the benefits of yoga available to more people — especially older adults, those with limited mobility, or anyone looking for a supportive, strong and grounded practice.In this course, you’ll learn:The key principles of strength and stability in chair yoga.How to teach safe seated and standing movements using a chair.Alignment techniques and common modifications.Breath and balance practices that support nervous system regulation.How to sequence and cue an effective 30-minute chair yoga class.Tips for adapting for common conditions like arthritis and osteoporosis.Course Features:Step-by-step instructional videosSample class sequencesPDF handouts of postures and modificationsJournaling PromptsWho This Course Is For:Yoga teachers seeking to expand their offerings.Health professionals working with older adults or those with limited mobility.Beginners or students looking for a supportive home practice.Anyone interested in making yoga more inclusive, strong and accessible.By the end of this course, you’ll feel confident in creating strength-building chair yoga practices that support balance, flexibility, and well-being — all from the support of a chair.

Who this course is for
This course is designed for wellness professionals and caregivers who support older adults or individuals with limited mobility.
It’s ideal for activity coordinators in senior centers, nursing homes, or assisted living homes.
Yoga teachers seeking practical tools for teaching accessible chair yoga.
Caregivers or healthcare workers looking to offer gentle movement sessions.
Adults managing arthritis, balance issues, or physical recovery who want a supportive, strength-building practice at home.
If you’re committed to making movement accessible, empowering, and safe for every body—this training is for you.

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