This chair yoga program is designed to help you quickly develop a solid foundation in chair yoga, so that you can practice or teach it safely and effectively.
By the end of this course, you will have the tools and confidence to practice chair yoga or teach chair yoga classes to a wider range of individuals.
You will have access to a wealth of resources that will help you to create effective and enjoyable classes.
Included in this course are:
· Video demonstrations for over 40 chair yoga poses
· A supporting manual with the benefits and contraindications for each pose
· Warm up demonstrations
· Sun Salutations with chair support
· Exercise demonstrations with weights
· Recordings of breathing techniques and meditations
· A Yoga Nidra class
· Sequencing a chair yoga class
· A restorative chair yoga class
· Chair yoga philosophy
· Chair yoga teacher ethics
· How chair yoga can assist the following populations:
o Office workers
o The senior community
o People that use a wheelchair
o People living with cancer
To support the videos, you will have access to downloadable resources that include the benefits and contraindications for each chair yoga pose, meditation scripts, student waiver and health history forms.
You will learn a deep understanding of the principles of chair yoga and how to safely adapt the practice to suit different populations’ needs and abilities.
The best part of this course is that you will be able to take what you have learned and share it with others, helping them to experience the many benefits of chair yoga for themselves.
You can inspire and help countless people improve their physical and mental well-being, to create a positive impact in your community and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those around you.
So, let’s embark on this journey together and spread the joy of Chair yoga!
Module Two
Module Three
Module Four
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11Introduction to Warm-Ups
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12Introduction to Pranayama Breathing Techniques
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13Dirga Pranayama - Three-Part-Breath
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14Nadi Shodhana Pranayama - Alternate Nostril Breathing
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15Neck and Shoulder Rolls
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16Pelvic Circles
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17Wrists and Hands
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18Hand Mudras, Anjali, Chin, Padma
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19Foot and Ankle Exercises
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20Leg Lifts, Marching and Jumping Jacks
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21Cat Cow - Marjaryasana Bitilasana
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22Seated Sun Salutations - Surya Namaskar
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23Standing Sun Salutations with Chair as a Prop - Surya Namaskar
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24Sample Warm-Up Sequence
Module Five
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25Introduction to Chair Yoga Poses
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26Forward Folds
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27Twists
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28Side Stretches
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29Hip Openers
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30Leg Strengthening
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31Back Bend
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32Balancing Poses
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33Chair Yoga Props - Working with a Strap and Weights Exercises
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34Restorative Yoga Introduction - Blankets, Bolsters, Pillows
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35Restorative Chair Yoga Class Sequence: Nurtured Healing Restorative Yoga ‘Gentle
Module Six
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36Cooling Down
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37Introduction to Seated Corpse Pose - Savasana
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38Seated Corpse Pose Script - Savasana
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39Guided Seated Corpse Pose Script - Savasana (No Music)
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40Introduction to Yoga Nidra - Yogic Sleep
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41Guided Yoga Nidra - Yogic Sleep Script
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42Guided Yoga Nidra - Yogic Sleep (No Music)
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43Introduction to an Energising Meditation
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44Meditation for Vitality Script
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45Meditation for Vitality Script (No Music)
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46Primary, Secondary and Stabilising Movements
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47Counterposes
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48Sequencing a Chair Yoga Class
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49Benefits of Chair Yoga for Office Workers
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50Benefits of Chair Yoga for People That Use a Wheelchair
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51Benefits of Chair Yoga for the Senior Community
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52Benefits of Chair Yoga for People Living with Cancer
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53A Chair Yoga Class Sequence Example - Serene Seat: Gentle Chair Yoga
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54Chair Yoga Dance Introduction
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55NEW Chair Yoga Dance Class
Start your day with this quick and graceful chair yoga dance routine that will fill you with joy and happiness!