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Chair Yoga
A 20-Hour Certification Program
Virtual Worldwide + Optional Live Participation in Costa Rica
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March 8 - 17, 2026 (zoom only)
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 12pm-2pm
Investment: $449 USD
$399 USD for 200 & 500 Hour Virtual Prana Graduates
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For Certified Yoga Teachers and anyone interested in practicing Chair Yoga.
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You'll Study:
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Accessibility and adaptive yoga
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Wheelchair yoga
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Common conditions and anatomy
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Trauma-aware teaching
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Elemental Class Theming
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Sequencing and class design
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Practice teaching
All live session are recorded, incase life happens and you need to miss a live!
Chair Yoga is one of the fastest-growing specialties in the wellness, healthcare, rehabilitation, and senior care industries.
What Makes This Training Unique
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Comprehensive accessibility and inclusion education
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Trauma-aware and nervous system-informed teaching practices
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Specialized wheelchair yoga training
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Chair-supported standing yoga sequences
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Restorative Chair Yoga applications
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Yoga for aging populations
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Adaptations for common health conditions
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Therapeutic sequencing strategies
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Functional movement principles
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Breathwork, meditation, and mindfulness practices
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Traditional Chinese Medicine Five Element integration
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Yoga philosophy and meaningful class themes
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Practical teaching experience and mentorship
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Extensive posture library and ready-to-teach sequences


This comprehensive 20-Hour Chair Yoga Teacher Training is designed to equip yoga teachers, healthcare professionals, caregivers, fitness instructors, therapists, and wellness practitioners with the skills, confidence, and knowledge to teach safe, effective, and empowering chair-based yoga practices for diverse populations.

This training goes far beyond simply teaching yoga from a chair.
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You will learn how to adapt traditional yoga practices to meet the needs of students across a wide range of abilities, mobility levels, health conditions, and life stages.
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Through a blend of yoga philosophy, anatomy, accessibility education, trauma-aware teaching principles, and practical application, you will gain the tools necessary to create meaningful experiences that support physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
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Chair yoga provides adaptable movement solutions for modern life. It can be practiced at a desk, while traveling, during rehabilitation, in healthcare settings, and by individuals with limited mobility. While often perceived as a gentle practice, Chair Yoga can also be dynamic, strengthening, and highly effective in improving balance, mobility, posture, circulation, and functional movement.
Course Modules
āExplore the history, principles, and evolution of Chair Yoga. Learn how accessible yoga practices support strength, flexibility, mobility, balance, circulation, nervous system regulation, and overall quality of life. Understand the growing need for inclusive yoga programming and how Chair Yoga can serve diverse communities.
Topics Include:
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History and evolution of Chair Yoga
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Benefits and research
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Accessibility and inclusion
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Functional movement principles
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Understanding diverse student populations
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Teaching ethics and scope of practice

Foundations of Chair Yoga
Anatomy, Aging & Common Conditions
Develop a foundational understanding of anatomy and biomechanics as they relate to Chair Yoga.
Learn how aging impacts mobility, balance, coordination, and recovery while exploring adaptations for common conditions.
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Conditions Covered:
• Osteoporosis and osteopenia
• Arthritis
• Joint replacements
• Spinal conditions
• Chronic pain
• Balance concerns
• Parkinson's Disease
• Stroke recovery considerations
• Multiple sclerosis
• Limited mobility (shoulder / hips)
• Post-surgical recovery
• Athletic injuries

Wheelchair Yoga & Adaptive Practices
Learn specialized methods for teaching students who use wheelchairs. Explore creative adaptations that foster empowerment, safety, dignity, and meaningful participation.
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Topics Include:
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• Wheelchair yoga principles
• Accessible cueing
• Upper-body movement strategies
• Adaptive breath-work
• Inclusive class design
• Seated meditation practices
