Chair Yoga with Geri Valentine Begins – Winter Session
When: Wednesdays, beginning January 14th (5 sessions)
Time: 4:00-5:00 pm
Cost: $10 per session ($50 paid in advance)
Chair yoga allows us to enjoy yoga benefits while sitting securely in a firm chair. We still have to do the work, but we are seated in a chair or standing next to it, using our hand for support. This makes the practice available to those of us who can’t easily get up and down from the floor, have had knee or hip replacements, suffer from dizziness, and struggle with balance — lots of us!
With practice, our bodies become stronger and more flexible. Our breathing slows and deepens, our postural alignment improves, and we begin to cultivate an inner field of quiet and self-compassion. These benefits bring vitality to our systems and a feeling of being at home in our bodies.
Chairs are provided. Please wear comfortable clothing, in layers, for warm and cool conditions. Elastic waistbands are essential to prevent breath obstruction. Sneakers are good, and shoes may stay on during practice. If you have yoga blocks, please bring them. No mat is needed.
Geri Valentine is the instructor for this series. She is certified in both Yin and Kripalu Yoga, forms of Hatha Yoga. She has offered Yoga through WHRL for 18 years. This Chair Yoga session is a modified version of Hatha.
For questions, contact Geri Valentine at 207-598-5355.
