Explore Yoga 1 (with Chair)

Explore Yoga 1 (with Chair)

with Larissa D’Silva

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

January 5 - February 23, 2026 (7 weeks, no class February 16) Registration opens December 15th! Drop-in spots may be available*

  • Inquire about drop-in classes or get on the waitlist for January by filling out the form below

Does your body feel stiff or tight?

Are you interested in practising yoga but are unsure where to start because of balance challenges, injuries, or health conditions like arthritis?

Explore Yoga 1 may be a good fit for you!

  • Improve your balance

  • Build lower body strength

  • Replenish your energy

  • Stretch your back, shoulders, and hamstrings….

…all in a supportive small group class environment

Explore Yoga 1 (with Chair) will:

  • Teach you how to use a chair, yoga blocks, bolsters, and blankets to get the most out of your yoga practice

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

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.

Ask a question or inquire about drop-in classes for:

Explore Yoga 1 (with Chair): January/February 2026 Session

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.

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 on the floor, but alternatives can provided if this is not accessible for you.

  • There will be no 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. 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