Chair Yoga
Webinar

Our single-day webinar develops your skills to support a more diverse population than may be able to access mat-based practices.

Promote independence, positivity, and confidence to less-mobile populations.

Sunday 9th June 10am - 4.30pm

“You will be amazed at the variety of positions and movements chair yoga offers to all types of people and most importantly it brings smiles and laughter to many and it is so enjoyable to teach!” Richard Kravetz

June 9th 10am - 4.30pm
Chair Yoga Single Day Webinar


“A brilliant course teaching how to make Yoga accessible to people with differing abilities. Seeing how inventive and effective the asana adaptations can be was beautiful.” - Ivana

Using a chair to reduce the need for complicated postures allows participants to compensate for reduced flexibility, strength and balance. Chair Yoga creates a safe environment for any body type to see improvements in their:

Benefits Of Chair Yoga

  • Mental and emotional resilience

  • Strength, coordination and flexibility

  • Quantity and quality of sleep

  • Attention and concentration

  • Digestive health

  • Manage emotional trauma

  • Relationships and communication

  • Reduction of physical pain

Accessible - Adaptable - Effective

No previous Yoga experience required

About Chair Yoga.

Practised sitting in, or standing behind a chair and using it for support, Special Yoga’s chair yoga uses simple techniques to support diverse populations that have restricted movement due to disability, aging or injury. It allows participants to physically extend themselves in a safe environment. Chair yoga can be taught anywhere, and doesn’t need any special equipment.

Our training teaches anyone supporting less-abled people a specialist skill set, helping them promote yoga to a wider population and create a connection with their students which can have a positive impact on their lives.

Student Testimonials For This Course

  • "The sheer versatility of chair yoga, which can be adapted to suit all ages

    and many special educational needs, as shown so adroitly by Richard, captivated my attention overall. Richard's passion and enthusiasm for the topic shone through alongside his deep knowledge and experience in this field.”

    - Sally

  • "Making yoga accessible is so important.

    The knowledge of and passion for Chair Yoga shared by Richard gives me great hope of sharing this world with more people.”

    - Rachel

  • “Richard is a fabulous instructor.

    I picked up some new skills and tools for my yoga teaching toolbox and now feel very confident to plan and deliver a well-structured and effective chair yoga class”

    - Natasha

  • "Excellent course!

    “I now have tools and feel more inspired to share yoga with elderly people who may not be able to get on and off a mat.”

    - Caroline

  • "Thank you for the course.

    A real insight into what is achievable with chair yoga.

    - Sally

Principles Of Special Yoga Teacher Training

There are nine key aspects to the Special Yoga methodology; all are equally important.

POSTURE - Special Yoga uses a few simple but deeply effective postures and movements. Understand how these postures work energetically, emotionally and physiologically to guide movement that supports each child

BREATHWORK - The emotions and breath are directly linked, each affecting the other.  Learn various practices to support the child to find their breath and support their vital energy and emotional regulation.

MINDFULNESS - Whether through learning or character, mindful children generally experience greater well-being. Learn practices to help children become more self-aware, allowing them to manage their emotional state compassionately and kindly.

SOUND - Understand the therapeutic value of sound and how to use specific vibrations to calm the nervous system. The Foundation training introduces you to the rhythmic sequencing of movement to sound to help develop concentration and motor coordination.

RELAXATION - The importance of relaxation can not be overstated. We offer various practices and tools to support the child to deeply relax and find that deep connection within, helping all the systems of the body to balance, calm and bring inner peace.

MASSAGE AND ENERGY - Massage can increase blood circulation in the body, improving breathing, growth, concentration and IQ, the immune system, and restful sleep. We teach a multitude of techniques to enhance the well-being of children with special needs.

WORKING WITH THE FEET - Learn how to use the feet as an access point to support a child’s overall health. Applications include pain reduction, regulating heart rate, increasing oxygen saturation, and stimulating digestive organs.

ADAPTATIONS - It’s vital to understand how different practices can be adapted for children with other diagnoses and energetic states.  Completing the course will allow you to tailor therapeutic interventions to various settings and the specific needs of the child or group you support.

INNER WORK - Our state not only matters, it is intrinsic to our ability to support the children fully.  Throughout the course, we demonstrate the value of our self-care and self-observation in relation to the children.

Meet the Team