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- Do you have a desire to offer yoga to more people in your community who might be challenged by a mat-based class?
- Are you ready to add a new modality to your yoga offerings, using the props you already have?
- Would you like to add a new income stream to your yoga business?
If the answer to any of these is yes, then you are in the right place!
Now that the world is starting to open up again, many people are itching to get back to in person classes. Particularly those seniors who have been shielding for over a year now - often living alone.
Before long, care homes will able to offer external activities and this can be a great way to share your love of yoga with those who can benefit from it most.
So take this as the ideal opportunity to add another string to your bow, so that when guidelines allow, you are all set to increase your reach and earn a regular income.
Or you can even start straightaway by offering Chair Yoga online and build up a clientele who would love to join you in person!
What exactly is Chair Yoga?
Chair Yoga is a modified style of traditional Hatha Yoga designed for those with limited mobility and muscular strength caused by ageing or injury.
It is particularly suitable for seniors or those with restricted mobility, who wish to maintain both their physical and mental health.
Combining the best of my own Yoga practice of over 25 years along with my personal experience of working with elderly people, I have created a safe, enjoyable practice that promotes strength, flexibility and well-being for participants.
Hi, my name is Rosie Deane!
After more than 15 years of teaching mat-based yoga to a variety of age groups, I realised that there was a big need for a style of yoga for that does not require getting up and down from the mat.
Having lost my own mother, mainly due to osteoporosis which caused her spine to collapse, I was inspired to offer Chair Yoga classes to senior citizens in my local community, to prevent them from suffering the same fate.
I started with just one dedicated student, who continued to attend weekly and, to be honest, was the reason I kept going with the classes, even though initially, I was running at a loss.
However, after a few weeks the lovely Marty was joined by a couple of her friends whom she recommended the class to, until more people joined leading to a regular full class.
I learnt that that there are a large number of senior citizens in my neighbourhood with plenty of time on their hands who are keen to participate in group activities.
Initially, this was a "passion project" which I was not anticipating turning into my largest revenue earner, which has almost doubled my annual income!
After more than 15 years of teaching mat-based yoga to a variety of age groups, I realised that there was a big need for a style of yoga for that does not require getting up and down from the mat.
Having lost my own mother, mainly due to osteoporosis which caused her spine to collapse, I was inspired to offer Chair Yoga classes to senior citizens in my local community, to prevent them from suffering the same fate.
I started with just one dedicated student, who continued to attend weekly and, to be honest, was the reason I kept going with the classes, even though initially, I was running at a loss.
However, after a few weeks the lovely Marty was joined by a couple of her friends whom she recommended the class to, until more people joined leading to a regular full class.
I learnt that that there are a large number of senior citizens in my neighbourhood with plenty of time on their hands who are keen to participate in group activities.
Initially, this was a "passion project" which I was not anticipating turning into my largest revenue earner, which has almost doubled my annual income!
As well as teaching in my local community, I have also been invited to teach in several care homes nearby, which provides me with a regular source of income, with very low overheads.
But then the coronavirus struck resulting in all my lovely senior students being "locked down" in their own homes and care homes having to restrict visitors.
So I had to quickly adapt my classes to an online format. This has enabled my classes to keep going as well as giving my "locked down" seniors the chance for a regular catch up with each other, and at the same time receiving some much-needed mental and physical exercise.
But then the coronavirus struck resulting in all my lovely senior students being "locked down" in their own homes and care homes having to restrict visitors.
So I had to quickly adapt my classes to an online format. This has enabled my classes to keep going as well as giving my "locked down" seniors the chance for a regular catch up with each other, and at the same time receiving some much-needed mental and physical exercise.
"It was great to take part in your online chair yoga. I was missing all that upper body stretch and work on hands and eyes! It is so great to be able to continue in this medium - and such fun!. Thank you again"
Gill Harwood
Here's what you'll receive from the online training:
BONUS - learn how to get online and offer Chair Yoga to people in their own homes!
- confidence to plan and teach a Chair Yoga session that is safe and enjoyable for the participants
- two proven class plans to use as the basis for your own sessions
- understanding of the special considerations for teaching seniors and those with restricted mobility
- specific marketing strategies to enhance your yoga business by offering Chair Yoga
BONUS - learn how to get online and offer Chair Yoga to people in their own homes!
For existing Yoga teachers, completion of this course entitles you to 8 hours of Yoga Alliance (USA) Continuing Education
For existing Yoga teachers, completion of this course entitles you to 8 hours of Yoga Alliance (USA) Continuing Education
COURSE DETAILS:
The training course takes place over 3 Saturdays, from 10 a.m. - 12 noon (BST) using the Zoom platform.
(If you are unable to attend any of the sessions, it will be recorded and available to you by the following day.)
Course Dates: 5th, 12th & 19th June plus follow up session TBA
Module 1: Saturday 5th June - Getting started with Chair Yoga.
Module 2: Saturday 12th June - How to teach to those with restricted mental and physical capacity.
Module 3: Saturday 19th June - Putting it into practice and preparing to market your new skillset.
Follow up: TBA Share your experience of teaching Chair Yoga with your fellow students and receive your certification
Your Investment: £108
Following the course, in order to obtain Certification, you will be required to plan and run a Chair Yoga session, to at least one other person (this could be to other course attendees, or members of your own household).
View a sample of a Seniors Chair Yoga class here
So, if you are inspired to enhance and expand your yoga business, take this opportunity to add Chair Yoga for Seniors to your list of yoga offerings.
Tap into this ever-growing market of over 65's who have plenty of time on their hands and are keen to keep themselves fit and healthy, in both mind and body.
Give yourself credibility when connecting with Care Homes and Day Centres to offer your services.
Learn from my experience of teaching Chair Yoga for over 100 hours and gain inspiration from other yoga teachers as they develop their skills alongside you.
If you would like to discuss any of this with me, then please reach out to me: