Explore Yoga 1 (with Chair)

Explore Yoga 1 (with Chair)

with Larissa D’Silva

Mondays from 11:35am- 12:50pm in NW Calgary

Registration for the November/December session is now closed. Please fill out the form below to be notified if a spot becomes available.

  • The next session is 7 weeks and runs from November 2 - December 14, 2026

  • Class rate: $147 (includes GST)

Fill out the form below to register, get on the waitlist, or ask a question.

Plan ahead for the new year!

  • The January/February session is 7 weeks and runs from January 4- February 22, 2027 (no class on February 15)

  • Class rate: $147 (includes GST)

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This class is designed for older adults who are interested in safely working on balance, strengthening their body, and replenishing energy.

In Explore Yoga 1, we practice traditional yoga poses and incorporate a chair into seated and standing movements—great for those with are tight, stiff, or experiencing balance challenges.

If you are interested in practising yoga but you’ve been unsure about it because of balance challenges, overall tightness or stiffness, or health conditions like arthritis, this might be a good fit for you.

  • Improve your balance

  • Build full body strength

  • Replenish your energy

  • Stretch your back, shoulders, and hamstrings

  • Grow your confidence that you can do yoga, no matter your age or ability

…all in a supportive small group class environment

Please note: this class includes time spent in standing and lying down on the mat. We will not be seated in the chair for the entire class.

Register or ask a question about:

Explore Yoga 1 (with Chair)

Get on the waitlist for upcoming sessions.

Please fill out the form below. Larissa will respond to you within 48 business hours with next steps.

REFUND POLICY: To provide individualized attention and to build community, we keep class sizes small. Because your fee reserves your spot in the class for the session, registration fees are non-refundable.

MISSED CLASSES: Because your registration fee saves your spot in the class for the entire session, refunds and prorating are not available for missed classes. Larissa offers the option to make-up classes if space is available in other classes.

YOUR PRIVACY is important to us! The information submitted in the form is not stored in the CYC website. It is transmitted privately to your yoga teacher.

FAQ

  • Wear clothing that is comfortable to move in. Sweatpants, leggings, or stretchy pants are all great options. You might like to dress in layers—a sweater or long-sleeve shirt are nice for the beginning and end of class.  

    Bare feet are recommended. If you are not comfortable barefoot, grip socks provide anti-slip traction so you feel stable during standing and balance work.   

  • Bring your yoga mat and a water bottle. An eye pillow/mask can be nice to have for Savasana at the end of class but is optional. Yoga blocks, bolsters, blankets, and straps are provided.

    If you prefer to bring your own props (e.g., blocks, blanket), you are welcome to do so. 

  • If space allows, drop-in spots are available to people I know and have worked with before. Drop-in classes are $23 (including GST). Please contact me through the contact form above or email me to inquire about drop-in classes.

    If you are new to working with me, you might be interested in attending one of my monthly Saturday classes: Yoga for Deep Rest for Women, or Yoga Therapeutics.

Accessibility:

  • This is a trauma-informed class but is not intended to address trauma itself.

  • This class is accessible for anyone who can sit in a chair for about thirty minutes. This class includes time spent standing and down on the floor, but alternatives can provided if this is not accessible for you.

  • There will be minimal weight-bearing on wrists or knees in this class (e.g., lunges, downward dog).

  • Variations and choices are offered throughout the class.

Hi! I’m Larissa.

My yoga practice has shifted and evolved, especially during recovery from a brain injury and post-concussion syndrome. I found that incorporating a chair into my yoga practice was invaluable to help me keep moving despite balance challenges.

A chair can add more challenge or more support to your yoga practice. It’s a fantastic way to explore yoga and grow your confidence, and feel stronger and more stable in your body.

I am so excited to share this class with you!

“I am surprised by how adaptive chair yoga is and that it provides a better stretch and strength building opportunity than I thought it might. I feel I am able to achieve benefits that I don't in traditional standing poses as the chair eliminates concerns about balance, such as when doing warrior poses. I feel that I am building strength that will likely help to improve my balance.”  - Linda, Explore Yoga 1 class participant