Date & Time: 5 weekly sessions on Saturdays

Sep 26, 2:30-4:00pm EDT

Oct 3, 10, 17 & 24, 12:00-1:30pm EDT

Hours: 7.5 hours

What You’ll Learn: 

• Adapt Sivananda yoga to your body
• Learn the basic principles of adaptation
• Learn how to keep a regular practice in the face of challenges
• Practice a Sivananda yoga class completely on a chair
• Practice a Sivananda yoga class with a combination of chair and mat

Description: 

In today’s world there is an ever increasing need for adaptive yoga. As the benefits of yoga become more well known, more diverse groups of people require modified yoga postures so they can also receive the benefits.

Using the 12 basic postures of the Sivananda sequence as the foundation, this course will teach you to practice yoga with a chair, incorporating breathing and relaxation methods to produce all the benefits of yoga done from the floor on a mat for people who are unable to get on the floor.

Krishna Chaitanya is a physical therapist and senior hatha yoga teacher who has taught innumerable teacher and advanced teacher trainings in the ashram. His specialty is adaptive yoga and he has 20 years experience working with the elderly and other populations with physical challenges.

This course consists of both practice and theory. Each session will start with a discussion on adaptions, and the remainder of the session you will have the opportunity to practice pose variations.

This program is offered live through Zoom webinar with the availability for students to interact through Q&A with the presenter.

For enrolled students, a video recording will be available after each class in the event you miss a class or would like to review the content.

It is possible to register and take the course at any time. You can catch up on any classes you miss with the recordings.

Requirements & Recommendations: 

• No experience necessary. This program is open to beginners as well as advanced practitioners.
• Viewing Device: Desktop or laptop computer will provide the best experience, although you can also connect via a tablet or smartphone.
• Internet connection: High-speed broadband wired or wireless is best.
• Video: Download Zoom to your computer, or install the Zoom app to your device.  For interactive group sessions, a webcam or integrated camera will allow others to feel more connected with you.
• Audio: Headphone speakers are recommended. If you wish to participate vocally, a headset with a microphone will be ideal.

Course Includes:

• 7.5 hours on-demand video
• Downloadable course manual