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Chair Yoga Teacher Training with Val
February 9, 2019 @ 10:00 am - February 10, 2019 @ 6:00 pm
There is a huge need for chair yoga teachers in the community. This weekend immersion program was designed to meet the growing demand for instructors. There will be guaranteed sub opportunities for many students following completion of the program, as well as possible long-term teaching opportunities.
Pre-Requisite: Available to yoga instructors, healthcare professionals, senior fitness instructors or anyone interested in offering safe and effective movements and exercises for seniors and people with physical limitations.
Cost: $350 Early bird discount: Register and pay before 1/15/18 – $300.
Course dates: Saturday, February 9th & Sunday, February 10th : Saturday: 10am-7pm, Sunday: 9am-6pm (breaks & lunch times included) ** The remaining hours will be completed during class observations (details below).
Course Description: 20 hours of in-depth training of chair yoga and gentle yoga for seniors.
- Includes anatomy teachings specific to the aging adult, common conditions, injuries, and modifications
- Class structure
- Sequencing
- Breath exercises and meditation
- Pose breakdown
- Balance
- Brain yoga
- Props
- The business of chair yoga
- Field trip report: observe and assist a live chair yoga class taught by Valarie Booth or another instructor (to be done after the weekend immersion)
- Test your knowledge by teaching a mini class (comes with personal feedback)
- Manual provided