CHAIR YOGA

I have recorded videos of gentle chair yoga classes for online personal use, available here: https://www.byomyogavideos.com/p/chair.html. To use in a commercial, educational, or training program, or to download for distribution, please reach out to me at byomyoga@gmail.com.

For all my chair yoga classes classes I offer modifications to increase and decrease intensity as requested. We aim for a good stretch, a bit of a workout, and some valuable mind-quiet time, all to help reinforce that ever important connection between your body and your mind. Participate at your appropriate level: breathe, hydrate, stay safe! Use whatever props you need to support yourself, and have water nearby.

These classes are open to all ages, all levels. They classes are gentle, combining both chair and standing postures to provide what the class needs on any given day.

Each class includes breathing practices (pranayama), postures (asana) rooted in functional movement, yoga philosophy, anatomy and physiology information, and of course relaxation (savasana) and meditation. They incorporate flexibility exercises that can improve posture, increase the range of motion around joints, and improve agility and gait. Muscular strength exercises can slow the cellular aging process, and improve muscle mass to increase an overall sense of vitality and improve balance and coordination.

Chair Yoga at the Bonita-Sunnyside County Library

Mondays weekly 11:00-11:55 AM
4375 Bonita Road, Bonita CA 91902

Work on your flexibility and balance with gentle yoga suitable for adults of all ages.
  • Chair are provided; bring any yoga props (blocks, straps, blanket) that you might need.
  • Bring water/hydration. 
  • Wear tie shoes if you do not plan on removing your shoes; flip flops or open back shoes are not secure enough for our practice.
Contact the library at (619) 475-4642 with any concerns about the facility, directions, or schedule. Link to the library calendar https://sdcl.bibliocommons.com/events/search/fq=branch_location_id:(5)

Chair Yoga at the Serra Mesa Library

Tuesday Weekly 11:45 AM-12:30 PM
9005 Aero Dr, San Diego, CA 92123

Work on your flexibility and balance with gentle yoga suitable for adults of all ages. 
  • Chair are provided; bring any yoga props (blocks, straps, blanket) that you might need.
  • Bring water/hydration. 
  • Wear tie shoes if you do not plan on removing your shoes; flip flops or open back shoes are not secure enough for our practice.
Contact the library at (858) 573-1396 with any concerns about the facility, directions, or schedule issues. Information for this yoga class at their webpage.

Chair Yoga at the La Mesa Library

Wednesdays Weekly 11-11:55 AM
8074 Allison Ave., La Mesa, CA 91942

Work on your flexibility and balance with gentle yoga suitable for adults of all ages. 
  • Chair are provided; bring any yoga props (blocks, straps, blanket) that you might need.
  • Bring water/hydration. 
  • Wear tie shoes if you do not plan on removing your shoes; flip flops or open back shoes are not secure enough for our practice.
  • This class starts before the library opens so please arrive early at the front door so staff can let you in. We may not be able to accommodate late-comers once class begins.
Contact the library at 619.469.2151 with any concerns about the facility, directions, or schedule issues. Information for this yoga class at the library website.

Chair Yoga at the Water Conservation Garden

Thursdays Weekly 9:15-10:15 AM
12122 Cuyamaca College Dr W, El Cajon, CA 92019

Wellness Membership to the garden is required (or pay a drop-in rate). Membership gives you access to all the other yoga classes and special events at this garden plus reciprocal membership to over 300 gardens around the country including our own San Diego Botanic Garden!
  • Chair are provided; we meet at the Gazebo in mid-garden. On inclement weather days we meet in the new Education Center.
  • Bring water/hydration. 
  • Wear tie shoes if you do not plan on removing your shoes; flip flops or open back shoes are not secure enough for our practice.
Call the garden at (619) 660-0614 to register or for any any weather or holiday concerns. Membership and schedule information available at their website https://thegarden.org/weekly-classes/.

Fun Fitness at the Park De La Cruz Rec Center (San Diego AgeWell Services)

Fridays 12:45-1:45PM, next 8-week session starts April 7
3901 Landis Street, San Diego, CA 92105

A chair-based fitness class using seated and standing exercises with cardiovascular, muscular, and cognitive benefits. Includes low-intensity cardio to improve cardiovascular strength, and the use of light hand weights (optional) to increase strength and enhance muscular development and coordination. This upbeat adaptive class to music stimulates neuromuscular activity to improve mind/body connection through specified movement patterns. Class includes 5-10 minute warm-up and 5-10 minute cool-down/yoga-based stretch.(Cost is $30 - scholarships available - call the AgeWell office for details) 
  • Chair are provided. 
  • Bring water/hydration. 
  • Wear tie shoes if you do not plan on removing your shoes; flip flops or open back shoes are not secure enough for our practice.