Gentle Chair Yoga and Relaxation
Tutor: Yanar, Yoga Therapist, Yanar Mind and Movement
Join Yanar for a chair yoga class that is designed for all ages and abilities, including family members and carers. Whether you're living with a movement disorder, managing a chronic health condition or simply feel more comfortable moving from a chair, you're welcome to join.
The session includes gentle movements to mobilise the joints, ease stiffness and improve posture, and finishes with breathwork and relaxation to support emotional wellbeing. All you need is a sturdy, comfortable chair. Experience the benefits of mindful movement from the comfort of your chair!
This session is part of a World Parkinson’s Day collaboration with Parkinson’s UK, the national charity supporting the Parkinson’s community, and We Are Undefeatable.
Preparation
None required
Video time
30 minutes
About Yanar
Yanar is a Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council registered yoga therapist specialising in movement disorders and chronic health conditions.
After her mum’s Parkinson’s Disease diagnosis over 15 years ago, Yanar deepened her yoga experience and qualified to work with physical and mental health conditions. She now runs chair yoga sessions in partnership with Parkinson’s UK’s East London groups as well as online chair yoga classes.
Yanar is passionate about bringing mindful movement and relaxation practices to more people who need them.
Gentle Chair Yoga and Relaxation | Virtual Village Hall | Royal Voluntary Service
See more from Parkinson's Awareness Month
This April, we're honouring Parkinson's Awareness month with a variety of Parkinson's-focused sessions!
On the 8th of April, Rory Cellan-Jones is joining us for a conversation about a very special lady in his life - Sophie, a very shy rescue dog from Romania.
On World Parkinson's Day on the 11th of April, we're collaborating with Parkinson's UK, the national charity supporting the Parkinson's community, and We Are Undefeatable to host a day of Parkinson's-friendly exercise sessions. From Dance classes to Parkinson's Beats exercise drumming, there are a variety of sessions with standing and seated options that everyone can join in with.
World Parkinson's Day
You can find out more about World Parkinson's Day at Parkinson's UK, and how you can get involved in this fantastic initiative!
