Chair Yoga Certification

40Hr Online Training

COMMUNITY * HEALTH * REFERRALS

Learn how to make yoga accessible to everyone. This online 40-hour Chair Yoga Certification Training is open to yoga teachers, healthcare professionals, and wellbeing ambassadors. You’ll gain the skills to lead safe, simple, and effective chair-based yoga sessions in care homes, workplaces, schools, community groups, and more.

  • Build confidence and mobility with clients

  • Share tools for stress relief and emotional wellbeing

  • Create inclusive, enjoyable classes for all abilities

Make a real difference—become certified in chair yoga and bring movement, mindfulness, and fun to every community.

Chair Yoga UK

Inclusive & Accessible

Make yoga available to everyone—supporting the elderly, office workers, and people with limited mobility.

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Real Skills, Real Results

Learn simple, effective techniques that improve mobility, confidence, and wellbeing across any group or setting.

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Stronger Communities, More Referrals

In care homes, workplaces, and community groups, chair yoga not only improves lives—it builds trust and connections that naturally lead to more referrals.

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COURSE DATES

2 Month Course

Tuesday 20th January 2026 - 17:30 - 21:30

Wednesday 21st January 2026 - 17:30 - 21:30

Thursday 22nd January 2026 - 17:30 - 21:30

Friday 23rd January 2026 - 17:30 - 21:30

Tuesday 17th February 2026 - 17:30 - 20:30

Wednesday 18th February 2026 - 17:30 - 20:30

Thursday 19th February 2026 - 17:30 - 20:30

Friday 20th February 2026 - 17:30 - 20:30

Catch-up dates are available online

If the dates above are not suitable, please let us know as we may have alternative flexibility

COURSE DETAILS

  • 1.        Welcome circle, course overview, house rules, and intentions

  • 1.        Breathing techniques for relaxation, energy, and focus

    2.        The role of breath in nervous system regulation

    3.        Gentle warm-up movements to prepare body and mind

    4.        Practice: integrating pranayama with movement

  • 1.        Key anatomy for Chair Yoga: Spine & Joints

    2.        Safe alignment principles for different populations

    3.        Core Chair Yoga postures (seated, supported standing)

  • 1.        Key anatomy for Chair Yoga: Spine & Joints

    2.        Safe alignment principles for different populations

    3.        Core Chair Yoga postures (seated, supported standing)

  • 1.        Chair Yoga for older adults, falls prevention and dementia

    2.        Supporting mental health: stress, anxiety, and resilience

  • 1.        Techniques for relaxation

    2.        Practice: Sequencing and Class Planning

  • 1.        Safeguarding, inclusivity, and working with vulnerable groups

    2.        Creating a safe and supportive space

    3.        Professional boundaries and ethical considerations

  • 1.        Teaching practice: leading short Chair Yoga sessions

    2.        Feedback and reflective practice

    3.        Certification and closing circle

    4.        12 Hour Self Study & practice

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ACCREDITATION

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We have stringent standards set by Yoga Alliance Professionals so you can feel confident that you will you be taught by highly experienced, qualified teachers.

What’s more, on successful completion of the 28-Hour course you will be accredited through Yoga Alliance Professionals to teach Chair Yoga straight away. This course does not replace a Yoga Teacher training course. If you wish to practice as an insured Yoga Teacher you will need to do a

200 hour Yoga Teacher Training Course

COURSE FEE

Cost: £700

Deposit: £120

Early Bird Offer: £560 (available until the end of November 2025)

Includes: All training, assessment, and certification

Payment Options: Fees are due in full before the course begins

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MEET THE TEAM

ANAND PAREKH
SENIOR YOGA TEACHER

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DEVINA PAREKH
COURSE LEADER

REGISTER INTEREST

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