Category Archives: Classes and Workshops

The second Friday of every month you can find me leading a Chair Yoga session at the South Burnaby Neighbourhood House. I usually arrive early to help with the set up. This involves clearing plates/food off tables, wiping down the … Continue reading →

What fun…hanging out at the Wellness Fair today, sponsored by the Department of Justice. I ‘shmoozed’ with other health promoting people (i.e. Yamuna Body Rolling, Drumming & Health, the Running Room, Dr. Dossa the chiropractor, Azuryoga, and many others) and … Continue reading →

Are You Joining Us? March 5 – 12, 2013 Yoga Instructor: Annette Wertman Puerto Escondido, Mexico Package includes: yoga classes twice daily beach-side massage evening of salsa afternoon of authentic Mexican cooking lesson horseback ride along the beach at sunset … Continue reading →

This drop-in yoga program has breathed it’s way into twice a week. We now practice together on Monday mornings (9am – 10am), using the chair as a prop, and Saturday afternoons (1:30pm – 2:30pm) using the mat and/or a chair. Sometimes … Continue reading →

The Chair Yoga demonstration session for Poppy Residences in Burnaby last Monday, January 28th went very well. This complimentary class was sponsored by the Council of Senior Citizens’ Organizations of British Columbia (COSCO) of which I am an active member. … Continue reading →

Improve Your Flexibility and Balance Do you think yoga is beyond your ability? Are you uncomfortable getting up and down from a mat? Try Chair Yoga. What is Chair Yoga? The chair replaces the mat, allowing for greater accessibility and … Continue reading →

Great hotel, great staff, great weather & good food, good music, good people ….was I dreaming? No Mon! I return to Jamaica for 2 weeks of yoga teaching next year.

Do you think yoga is beyond your ability? Are you uncomfortable getting up and down from a mat? Try Chair Yoga! Who is Chair Yoga for? People of all ages and abilities that find traditional yoga uncomfortable and/or inaccessible Older … Continue reading →

Shabbat Chair Yoga at the Jewish Community Center continues to be an illuminating experience for all those involved. Styles of yoga now include Yin and Kundalini. The students are also dancing – doing the Macarena and the Hora! We spend … Continue reading →

Students at the Vancouver Yoga Show Chair Yoga Teacher Training Workshop had fun today – but somewhat of a surprise – they learnt the Macarena and the Hora dances (adapted for the older or less mobile adult). Yoga instructor, Annette … Continue reading →

  Yoga Toes regular use can help your feet stay healthy ž Provide greater toe & ankle flexibility ž Improve arches & circulation in your legs ž Stretch & strengthen leg muscles and achilles tendon ž Ease discomfort of hammertoes, … Continue reading →

Lola, a private student, has been practicing yoga regularly for 2 years. She is 91 years young and is determined to stay as strong as her abilities allow. In this photo she demonstrates ‘Utkatasana’ – the Chair Pose, as her … Continue reading →

Are You Joining Us? March 5 – 12, 2013 Yoga Instructor: Annette Wertman Puerto Escondido, Mexico       Package includes: yoga classes twice daily beach-side massage evening of salsa afternoon of authentic Mexican cooking lesson horseback ride along the … Continue reading →

Check out Page 5 of the Vancouver Yoga Conference and Show guide. This is what you will read: Friday November 9th 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm FR2WER Chair Yoga This workshop is designed for yoga teachers who are interested in … Continue reading →

Annette Wertman (MA Student, Gerontology) will be hosting workshops at the upcoming CAG2012 and the Vancouver YOGA Conference (Vancouver Convention Centre, Nov 9-11, 2012) Annette Wertman has a very busy life. As a M.A. candidate in the Department of Gerontology … Continue reading →