Group yoga classes for seniors
Move, connect, and practice together
Yoga can be an opportunity to move your body, explore mindfulness, and spend meaningful time with people you enjoy.
Private group chair yoga is designed for friends, family members, or other small groups who want to practice together without needing to find a public class that works for everyone. Your group can participate from different locations, making it possible to share the experience whether you live across town or across the country.
Rather than joining a predetermined class, we'll shape the practice around your group's interests, abilities, and preferences. Some groups may want a gentle and meditative experience. Others may prefer a more active practice focused on strength, mobility, balance, or flexibility. Most fall somewhere in between.
The goal is not for everyone to move in exactly the same way. It's to create a shared practice that gives each person room to participate in a way that works for them.
Chair yoga designed for your group
Older adults are not a single group with a single set of abilities, interests, or goals. The same is true of the people who practice together.
That's why private group classes can be adapted to the people who are actually in the room.
Your group might be:
Friends looking for a meaningful way to stay connected
Family members who want to share an activity together
Friends who live in different cities or states and want to meet virtually
Members of a community, social, or volunteer group
A private cohort sponsored by an organization
We'll talk about what your group is looking for, any relevant accessibility needs, and the kind of experience you'd like to have. From there, I can develop a practice that gives the group a shared structure while allowing for individual variations when appropriate.
What does a group session look like?
A typical class is about 60 minutes, usually including 45–50 minutes of physical practice and 10–15 minutes of meditation or mindfulness.
That structure is flexible. We can adjust the length of the session, the balance between movement and mindfulness, and the overall pace or focus based on your group's preferences.
Chair yoga uses the chair as a source of support and stability while participants explore movement, strength, mobility, balance, and flexibility. Depending on the group, we can also incorporate standing movements or other variations when appropriate.
Some groups enjoy meeting for a single class, while others prefer practicing together on an ongoing basis. We can discuss what format makes the most sense for your group.
Is a private group class a good fit?
Group classes and one-on-one instruction offer different experiences.
A private group may be a good fit if:
You already have a group of people who would like to practice together
You're looking for an activity that combines movement with social connection
You want a class designed with older adults in mind
Your group would appreciate a practice tailored to its general abilities and interests
You'd like to practice virtually from different locations
Participants don't require a level of individualized instruction that would be difficult to provide safely in a group format
If someone in the group needs extensive individual adaptations or would benefit from more focused guidance, one-on-one chair yoga may be a better option. I'm happy to talk through the difference if you're unsure.
How group yoga classes for seniors work
I offer group chair yoga for private cohorts rather than public drop-in classes.
Groups can be self-organized by friends or family members or sponsored by an organization. Once your group is formed, we'll coordinate scheduling and talk about your group's goals, preferences, and any accessibility considerations that would be helpful for me to know when planning the practice.
If you're interested in programming for a senior living community, nonprofit, healthcare organization, or another organization serving older adults, you can also learn more about my programs for organizations and community partners.
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— Richard H.
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