Chair Yoga: bring the benefits of yoga to everyone – on a chair.
Not everyone can get down to a mat – but everyone deserves the benefits of yoga. On this practical CPD day with Paul Fleming you will learn how to teach safe, effective and enjoyable chair-based yoga for older adults, beginners, office workers and people with limited mobility. Watch Paul in action in the video below, recorded at our Global Active Ageing event.
Chair Yoga is one of the fastest-growing class formats in clubs, community centres, nursing homes and workplaces. It fits perfectly with our myover40® active ageing programme and opens new opportunities for your classes and your business.
One-day CPD course · Listed only in our CPD & STAFF TRAINING section · Delivered by Paul Fleming, Director of Training at CÓRAS School of Yoga.
The principles of chair-based yoga and how to adapt classic postures to a chair
Seated and chair-supported standing postures for mobility, strength and balance
Breathing and relaxation techniques that work in a seated position
Safety, screening and working with older adults and people with limited mobility, within your scope of practice
Structuring and leading a complete Chair Yoga class for a group
After this course you will be able to:
plan and lead a complete Chair Yoga class
adapt yoga postures safely for different abilities
use breathing and relaxation to finish a session
offer a new class to clubs, community groups, workplaces and care settings
How our CPD courses work
100% practical: the course day is fully hands-on. The theory part is on our e-learning platform, so you can study it before the course at your own pace.
Lifetime access to the e-learning platform. All future updates of the materials are included in the course price.
Small groups, quality first: maximum 10 participants.
Course length: 7 hours for groups of up to 5 participants, 8 hours for groups of 6 to 10 participants.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to be a yoga teacher to attend? No. You do not need to be a yoga teacher. The course is designed for fitness professionals, yoga practitioners and anyone working with older adults or people with limited mobility.
How much does it cost? €295 for the one-day CPD course.
Requirements
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Fitness and yoga instructors who want to teach older adults or beginners
Instructors working in clubs, community centres, workplaces and care settings
Active ageing and myover40® coaches
Physical activity professionals who want an accessible, inclusive class format
Requirements
Minimum age: 18 years
No previous yoga teaching experience required
Comfortable sportswear
Please let us know about any injuries or health conditions before the course starts
Please inform us during registration if you have any learning difficulties or disabilities so we can accommodate you appropriately.
Duration
PFS CHAIR YOGA® – Chair-Based Yoga Instructor is a one-day, practical CPD course.
Up to 5 participants: 7 hours (including a break)
6 to 10 participants: 8 hours (including a break)
Exact start and finish times depend on the venue and are shown with each course date. The theory part is completed on our e-learning platform.
Course programme
Welcome and introduction – course aims and access to the e-learning platform.
Practical theory review – benefits of chair yoga, safety and screening
Practice 1: seated postures for mobility, posture and breathing
Break
Practice 2: chair-supported standing postures for strength and balance
Teaching practice: leading a Chair Yoga class for the group
Summary, Q&A and next steps
Exam
Course assessment
Continuous practical assessment during the day.
A short practical task: you guide part of a practice for other participants and receive feedback.
Full attendance and active participation are required.
Certification
Every participant who attends the full day and actively takes part receives a ProFi Fitness School / CÓRAS School of Yoga CPD Certificate for this course, downloadable from our e-learning platform.
This CPD course is not a Yoga Alliance certification.
To secure your place, payment should be made upon registration.
We operate on a first-come, first-served basis.
Payment must be received in full before the course starts.
Maximum 10 participants.
Payment methods
Bank transfer
PayPal
Staff training for your club or studio? We can deliver this course on site for your team. Contact Michael Doocey, General Manager – office@profi-fitness.ie, +353 86 072 3820.
If you encounter any issues with payment and you have read our FAQ page, please reach out via the Contact section.
