AMBLER GENTLE YOGA AND CHAIR YOGA CLASSES

My gentle therapeutic small group classes are designed to help improve overall strength, flexibility, balance and functional mobility. These classes are perfect for older adults and people who want a gentle and slower-paced yoga class. Choose a chair yoga or mat-based yoga class.

Gentle Therapeutic Yoga (Mat-based Class)

Tuedays at 12:00 PM, Thursdays at 2:30 PM

Practices will include sitting and lying on the floor as well as standing. Transitions from floor to standing will be kept to a minimum but you should be able to comfortably get up and down onto the floor for this class. If not, please consider the Chair Yoga Class Series.

This therapeutic gentle yoga series will be held in the Becoming Center's yoga room at Artman. Each one-hour class will include practices to promote relaxation, improve flexibility and range of motion, and build strength and balance. The class will also include meditation breathing practices, and a Savasana (resting pose) at the end. These classes are specially designed for older adults, beginners, or anyone who prefers a gentle and slower-paced yoga class.

Blocks, straps, and blankets are provided, but you can bring your own.

Bring your own yoga mat or you can use one of ours.

Registration is currently closed. The next series will start in mid-October.

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Therapeutic Chair Yoga

Tuesdays at 1:30 PM or Thursdays at 1:00 PM

This therapeutic chair yoga series will be held in the Becoming Center's yoga room at Artman. Each one-hour class will include chair-based practices to promote relaxation, improve flexibility and range of motion, and build strength and balance. Each class will also include meditation, breathing practices, and a Savasana (resting pose) at the end. These classes are designed for older adults, beginners, or anyone who prefers a gentle and slower-paced yoga class. We will practice postures in sitting and standing - using a chair for support.

Bring your own yoga mat or use one of ours. We will place the mat under the chair for added stability in the standing portion of the class.

Registration is currently closed. The next series will start in mid-October.

Click the button below if you'd like to be notified about the next class series:

What To Know Before Joining the Class Series:

• Pre-registration is required. Sign up early to reserve your spot in these popular classes!

• No refunds, credits, or transfers for individual classes missed in the series. No refunds will be issued after the series begins. You will have the opportunity to make up a class if there is room in another class.

• Smaller class sizes will offer you more personalized attention and will maximize safety and comfort for everyone.

• All participants will complete a brief health assessment so that I can tailor the classes to the needs of the students.

• Bonus: This class series includes access to my Online Live Yoga classes and my On-Demand Yoga Library for the duration of the series. You will be able to join my live Zoom classes and practice along with any of my over 30 yoga videos any time you’d like.

• Masks are currently optional. We will follow current CDC guidelines.

Bonus access to my Online Live Yoga classes and my On-Demand Yoga Library for all series participants!

All students who register for the series will be able to sign up for my Online Live Yoga classes and get access to my On-Demand Yoga Library for the duration of the series. I currently teach Zoom yoga classes twice/week and have over 30 recorded yoga and meditation classes of varying focuses and lengths for you to enjoy any time you want. I'm adding this bonus since I cannot issue refunds or credits for missed classes. If you have to miss a class you can join my online live classes or watch a video from my on-demand library.

See what's in my On-Demand Yoga Library

See my current Online Yoga Schedule

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the benefits of a class series vs. drop-in classes?

When you commit to a class series, vs. just dropping into a class here and there, you are committing to practice consistently and you will get better results. When you practice with the same group of people, you will have the opportunity to get to know others and make connections. Also, since the class size is small, I can better tailor the yoga class to meet the needs of all the students in the class. As a group, we will all make progress together.

What makes these classes therapeutic?

You will be taught by me, a physical therapist and yoga teacher. As a physical therapist, I have the knowledge and ability to provide you with safe and effective guidance on how to move your body. These classes are designed for older adults and will address the common issues we face as we get older. I specialize in providing modifications to accommodate different bodies and abilities.

What are some of the benefits of yoga?

• Improved sleep

• decreased stress

• blood pressure regulation

• Better mental focus

• Learn in a safe and friendly small class environment

• Safely explore your limits and learn how to adjust yoga postures to fit your needs

• Learn a practice that you can continue at home

• Build strength and flexibility

• Release tension in the body

• Improve your balance

I've never taken yoga before. Will I fit in?

Yes, this class is designed for beginners as well as those who have some experience in yoga. Come as you are. You’ll fit right in! My students are people of all shapes, sizes, and backgrounds. You’ll find my classes are small, personal, inclusive, and accessible. I will meet you where you are and give you appropriate options for challenging yourself (or not), depending on what you need on any given day. 

What if I miss a class?

While there are no credits or refunds for missed classes, you can join one of my live online classes or watch one of my yoga videos from the on-demand library. If there is room in another class, I will let you know and give you the option to take that class as a make-up.