Modified downward dog
The chair yoga workshop I presented at the First Annual Northwest Yoga Conference on February 18th in Lynnwood, Washington was very well-received. Ten participants, a mix of students and teachers, attended. The workshop began with personal introductions, followed by a chair yoga session including breathing exercises, modified asanas, balancing postures, a short meditation, and savasana (relaxation). Questions were asked about the physical abilities and suitability of yoga for clients of different ages, including older adults. I provided participants with handouts they could take home to help them use chair yoga in their professional and personal lives. I was very pleased that chair yoga was included in this conference because the time has come for chair yoga to be recognized as an alternative to traditional yoga!
