Holistic chair yoga
Holistic chair yoga brings the many gifts of yoga into a practice that can be experienced seated on a chair, with standing and supported movements included where appropriate.
It is a welcoming practice for people who may experience limited mobility, physical discomfort, injury or balance concerns — and equally for anyone who simply enjoys a slower, more supported approach to movement.
There is no need to get down onto the floor. Instead, the chair becomes a place of support, allowing us to explore movement, breath, strength, balance and stillness in a way that honours the individual body.
What you can expect
Each class is thoughtfully designed to support your whole wellbeing and may include:
- Gentle seated and supported yoga movements
- Movement for mobility and range of motion
- Gentle strengthening to support everyday movement
- Balance and coordination practices
- Breath awareness and simple pranayama
- Gentle stretches to release areas of tension
- Relaxation and guided meditation
- Opportunities for stillness, reflection and connection
- Themes drawn from yoga philosophy, nature, the seasons or the lunar cycle
We move slowly and mindfully, with options offered throughout so that you can choose what feels right for your body.
More than movement
My holistic chair yoga classes are about more than physical exercise.
They offer a space to pause from the busyness of life, turn your attention inward and reconnect with your breath and body.
Through mindful movement and breath, we can cultivate greater awareness of how we are feeling and what we need. We might explore strength and stability one week, relaxation and rest the next, or simply take time to breathe and be present.
My approach is gentle, holistic and trauma-sensitive, creating space for each person to participate in a way that feels safe, respectful and supportive.
A practice for every body
You don’t need to be flexible or experienced in yoga. You don’t need to be able to sit on the floor or get into complicated poses.You simply need to arrive as you are.
Whether you’re looking to maintain mobility, build confidence in your movement, support your balance and strength, find some relief from everyday tension, or simply enjoy an hour of mindful connection, there is a place for you here.
Come as you are. Let the chair support you. Breathe, move gently and reconnect with yourself.
I warmly invite you to experience the nourishing simplicity of holistic chair yoga.