Chair Yoga for All Mobility Levels | St Aidan's Hall

🪑 Gentle chair yoga classes perfect for those who find it difficult to get on and off the floor. Sessions combine seated and standing poses (with chair support) to improve flexibility, posture, strength and balance.

This welcoming class is suitable for beginners and those with limited mobility. We focus on mindful movement using a chair for support, avoiding pretzel poses or inversions. Each session includes breathing exercises and relaxation techniques for overall wellbeing.

Class details:

• Location: St Aidan's Church Hall, 24 Thames St, Claudelands, Hamilton
• Entry: $5 per class (first trial class free)
• Duration: One hour
• Instructor: Kasha Latimer - certified 500hr yoga instructor with 15 years' experience
• Contact: 027 227 9151 or kashalatimer@hotmail.com

What to bring: Comfortable clothing you can move in. No mats needed! Barefoot is ideal, or wear grippy socks/flat shoes.

Classes run throughout the year (including school holidays), with a short summer break. Ramp access available.

Benefits of Chair Yoga for Wellbeing 🧘‍♀️

Chair yoga is a gentle, accessible form of yoga that uses a chair for support during practice. It's perfect for those who:

• Have mobility challenges or balance concerns
• Are recovering from injury or surgery
• Want a gentler approach to yoga
• Spend long hours sitting at work

Regular chair yoga practice offers numerous benefits for both body and mind:

Physical benefits: 💪

• Improved flexibility and joint range of motion
• Better posture and spinal alignment
• Increased strength, particularly in the core and legs
• Enhanced balance and stability
• Reduced pain and stiffness

Mental wellbeing benefits: 🧠

• Reduced stress and anxiety
• Improved concentration and mental clarity
• Better breathing patterns
• Enhanced mood and emotional regulation
• Greater mind-body connection

Our chair yoga sessions create a supportive environment where everyone can work at their own pace. The techniques learned can easily be incorporated into daily life, helping you maintain flexibility and calm throughout your week.

Join our friendly community and discover how chair yoga can help maintain mobility, build confidence, and improve your overall quality of life - all in a supportive, non-judgmental environment.