Chair Yoga 101 – Jivana Heyman
Many folks feel insecure about starting yoga because it can seem like a difficult and even dangerous activity. But there are safe, effective ways of practicing yoga. Join Jivana Heyman, the founder and director of Accessible Yoga, for a five-week workshop that will explore how to practice asana safely in a chair. You’ll learn how adapting the practice can offer the same physical—as well as emotional, mental, and spiritual—benefits. Workshop sessions have been pre-recorded and are available on demand.
This workshop, previously recorded on Zoom, covers all the fundamental elements of a holistic practice. You’ll discover: how to build strength and flexibility through a chair yoga asana practice; nervous system regulation and relaxation through skillful breathing exercises; and how to cultivate focus through meditation. Whether you are a teacher eager to share accessible sequences or a student seeking an adapted practice, Jivana’s workshop will teach you how to make yoga available to all.
Scholarships:
All available scholarships have been fulfilled; applicants have been notified.
Continuing Education Credits:
Chair Yoga 101 qualifies for 7 non-contact continuing education hours.
What you’ll need:
– 2 sturdy chairs (at least one without arms)
– 2 blankets
– 1 bolster (or firm pillow)
– 1 yoga strap (or belt)
– 2 yoga blocks (or large books)
– Accessible Yoga: Poses and Practices for Every Body, by Jivana Heyman
– Designated practice space
Curriculum:
Preview: Introduction to Chair Yoga
1. Welcome
2. Discussion: Keeping the Yoga in Chair Yoga
3. Practice
4. Questions
Session 1: Chair Yoga for Strength & Stability
1. Welcome
2. Discussion: Preparing for Practice & How to Build Strength in Chair Yoga
3. Workshop: Strengthening in Asana
4. Asana Class: Chair Yoga for Strength (including some standing poses using the chair for support)
5. Homework: 5/5/5 Practice
Session 2: Chair Yoga for Flexibility & Freedom
1. Discussion: What are the Benefits of Flexibility/Releasing Expectations
2. Workshop: Focus on Safe Stretching
3. Asana Class: Chair Yoga for Flexibility
4. Homework: Reflection on Personal Attachments and Where to Let Go
Session 3: Chair Yoga for Relaxation & Non-attachment
1. Discussion: Relaxation and the Nervous System/Using the Breath
2. Workshop: Bringing Ease into Chair Yoga Practice & Accessible Breathing Practices
3. Asana Class: Balancing Effort and Relaxation
4. Homework: Record Your Own Guided Relaxation
Session 4: Chair Yoga for Focus & Meditation
1. Discussion: Making Meditation Accessible
2. Workshop: Bringing Meditation into Chair Yoga Practice
3. Asana Class: Chair Yoga for Focus and Meditation
4. Quiz
Sale Page: https://www.aimhealthyu.com/courses/chair-yoga-101-with-jivana-heyman
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Delivery Method:
After your purchase, you’ll get access to the downloads page. Here, you can download all the files associated with your order.
Downloads are available once your payment is confirmed, we’ll also send you a download notification email separate from any transaction notification emails you receive from Coursedownloads.
