Chair Yoga Teacher Training
Taught by Jessica Proulx, E-RYT 500
Learn to make yoga more accessible, inclusive, and impactful—one chair at a time.
This comprehensive hybrid training combines a full-day, in-person immersion with supplemental self-paced online learning. Designed for yoga teachers, educators, wellness professionals, and corporate wellness facilitators, this program equips you with the knowledge and tools to teach safe, effective, and empowering Chair Yoga classes.
Whether you're working with seniors, individuals with limited mobility, corporate employees, or children, Chair Yoga is a powerful way to share movement, breathwork, and mindfulness with a broader audience.
Yoga Alliance Continuing Education: 8 CEU hours available for yoga teachers
What You’ll Learn
Chair Yoga Foundations
– Core principles of Chair Yoga
– How to adapt traditional yoga poses for the chair
– Incorporating breathwork and meditation
Safety Considerations
– Selecting the right chair
– Supporting various body types and physical needs
– Common risks and how to avoid injury
Working with Special Populations
– Teaching Chair Yoga to kids and teens
– Seniors, injuries, and limited mobility
– Corporate wellness: short sequences and techniques for desk workers
Chair Yoga Warm-Up & Asana Breakdown
– Gentle joint movements and breath awareness
– Seated stretches and sun salutations
– Pose-by-pose breakdown of Chair Yoga asanas
Sequencing Chair Yoga Classes
– Structuring a class from warm-up to cool-down
– Adapting sequences for different populations
– Theming and integrating mindfulness and breathwork
Teaching Skills & Ethics
– The role of a Chair Yoga teacher
– Inclusive language and supportive cueing
– Hands-on adjustments and creating safe spaces
Bringing Chair Yoga into the World
– How to teach in schools, assisted living centers, and offices
– Marketing yourself as a Chair Yoga instructor
– Tips for both online and in-person teaching
Tuition: $249
Early Registration Tuition: $199 (by April 30th)
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