Chair Yoga for Bigger Bodies

Chair Yoga for Bigger Bodies
Saturdays | 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. | February 22, March 1, March 8, & March 15

This plus-size class is ideal for…

  • students who are unable to get down to the floor

  • beginners who are new to yoga

  • experienced students who want a gentler, chair-focused practice

This class is accessible to students who are unable to get down on the floor because all poses are done standing or seated on a chair (no floorwork or reclining poses). The studio is located on the ground floor (no stairs).

To register, fill in the form below!

About Plus-Size Yoga

Plus-size yoga focuses on the needs of students in bigger bodies. This is not a weight-loss class: It’s a class for people who want to practice yoga in their bodies as they are. There is no expectation that your body needs to change because you already have a yoga body!

We’ll focus on a) expanding the range of motion of the shoulder and hip joints, b) improving the mobility of the upper spine, c) stabilizing the lower back and knees by practicing mindful movement and by strengthening the surrounding muscles, and d) improving balance through gentle practice and strengthening the muscles of the feet and ankles.

Students are encouraged to move mindfully to identify habits of posture and movement that do and do not serve their bodies well. They will be encouraged to make decisions (with the teacher’s help) about which positions are safe and effective for them. Students always have the option to choose not to do a particular pose, and the teacher will offer suitable alternatives.

A typical class will include breathing exercises, movements that stretch muscles and improve joint mobility, and safe standing poses that develop balance and stability.

Classes are held at 4616 Valiant Drive NW Calgary. Class size is limited to 8 people.

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Chair Yoga for Bigger Bodies

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