Learn to Teach Chair Yoga!

As our population continues to age, the need for accessible, supportive Yoga for older adults has never been greater. Many seniors are looking for safe ways to stay active, maintain independence, improve balance, and support their physical and emotional wellbeing. Chair Yoga offers an inclusive approach that meets people where they are, making movement accessible even for those with mobility issues or health concerns. Skilled teachers are increasingly needed in community centers, retirement residences, healthcare settings, and wellness programs to help older adults stay connected, confident, and engaged in their daily lives.

This comprehensive teacher training is designed for Yoga teachers ready to expand their scope of practice to the senior population. You’ll learn how to lead engaging chair Yoga classes tailored to the unique needs of older adults — including those with limited mobility, balance concerns, chronic pain, arthritis, and osteoporosis.

What You’ll Learn

Foundations of Aging & Movement

Understand the physical, cognitive, and emotional changes associated with aging, and how Yoga can support mobility, strength, balance, circulation, coordination, and overall wellbeing.

Safe Chair Yoga Sequencing

Learn how to design thoughtful, effective classes that are adaptable, accessible, and engaging for diverse ability levels.

Functional Movement for Daily Living

Teach movements that help older adults maintain independence and confidence in everyday activities.

Pranayama & Nervous System Support

Explore calming pranayama techniques and mindfulness practices that reduce stress, improve focus, and support emotional wellbeing.

Balance & Fall Prevention

Learn strategies to safely improve balance, coordination, posture, and stability.

Variations & Inclusive Teaching

Develop confidence offering variations and trauma-informed language for students with varying needs and health conditions.

When

A full 9-hour day of learning with 30 minutes for lunch.

Coming mid-summer 2026. Dates will be announced soon!

Where

Wild Daisy Yoga, Oliver, BC

Certification

Upon successful completion of the training requirements, participants receive a Chair Yoga for Older Adults Teacher Training Certificate eligible for Yoga Alliance CEU's

Training Includes

• Training manual including sample class plans, safety guidelines, and population specific considerations

• Guided practice session

• Practical teaching experience

• Certificate of completion

Investment

$254 plus GST ($266.70) paid by etransfer

Meet Your Instructor

Amy Sztupovszky (E-RYT500, YACEP, RYS) is the owner of Wild Daisy Yoga and Lead Facilitator of the Embodied Yoga School.

Amy's passion is to share her love of accessible, trauma-informed Yoga with the world and help Yoga teachers expand their skills and confidence to teach diverse populations. She believes that EVERY body is a Yoga body and that EVERY body deserves Yoga.

After receiving certification in Accessible Yoga from the Accessible Yoga School, Amy began teaching chair Yoga in her studio, in assisted living facilities, and in not-for-profit programs designed to help isolated older-adults find activity and community. Through her work, she has come to the realization that most Yoga teachers are not equipped with the skills, confidence, or knowledge to teach older adults, and yet this is one of the largest demographics that need Yoga in their lives.

She is on a mission to bring chair Yoga to more people by training teachers to confidently teach chair Yoga to seniors in their communities.