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Chair Yoga
with Anna
Feel good movement, for a connected mind and body.
- Chair Yoga with Anna is a movement class for all abilities.
- A hybrid blend of yoga, strength & dance movement, choreographed to music; with a fun & nostalgic playlist.
- Chair Yoga supports mobility, strength, balance, flexibility & mental clarity.
- Classes allow clients to get out of their minds & into their bodies through breath & mindfulness.
- An inclusive & encouraging environment that promotes physical, cognitive & social wellbeing.
- Led by Anna, a dancer & qualified yoga instructor with extensive experience in the Lifestyle & Wellbeing sector.
Aged care
A gentle and engaging exercise program designed to support the aged care and disability community. Chair Yoga promotes mobility, strength and balance for healthy aging. An eclectic and reminiscent playlist that puts the focus on fun, rhythm, musicality and memory. With Anna's experience in the Aged Care sector, each class is thoughtfully crafted to empower all participants, celebrating their abilities and inspiring them to embrace movement with joy.
Corporate
Elevate your workplace wellness with tailored Chair Yoga programs to rejuvenate, reduce stress, and improve employee wellbeing. Our inclusive sessions cater to all fitness levels, and provide an energising break that combats the effect of prolonged sitting. Sessions foster unity, productivity and a positive work environment. The program can be tailored to meet the individual needs of your business.
Private
Private Chair Yoga sessions are tailored to your specific needs and preferences, with all the benefits and fun of this unique movement style. Receive individual attention and expert guidance in yoga fundamentals, ensuring safe practice and correct form for your body. Practice at your own pace and in your own environment.
Age well with Chair Yoga...
Chair Yoga with Anna is a fun, safe and effective way to get moving. All the benefits of yoga, within your capabilities. Supporting the Aged Care, Corporate Wellness & Disability community in the Melbourne area.
What Our Clients Are Saying
"One thing that I love about Anna’s exercise program is that they make me feel so refreshed. Coming out of a session, I feel alert and happy." Ann, Client
"Anna is an excellent movement facilitator for aged care. Her kind, caring and empathetic approach to residents enables her to build a genuine connection with them. Her positive energy can turn a quiet room into a vibrant space where everyone feels encouraged to move. Not only is she highly skilled at dance and movement, but she also knows how to motivate residents, support them and their needs. It’s no surprise her sessions are very in demand and well attended - residents keep coming back consistently." Claire, Lifestyle Coordinator
"Anna’s energy and positivity shine through in her classes, to bring real cheer to her clients. Anna clearly puts a lot of thought into things like the music, creating a good mix of musical styles that engage her classes." Jason, Client family
"I really enjoy the exercise program. I love that it helps to get people moving, and just give them something to do! I felt like we worked every area of the body and I like the mixture of music." Bob, Aged Care resident
What does research say about Chair Yoga?
Safety and feasibility of modified chair-yoga on functional outcome among elderly at risk for falls
We found the modified chair-yoga program is safe and recruitment is feasible. Our data suggests that yoga may be beneficial in improving mobility and reducing fear of falling which warrants additional research via randomized controlled trial.
Safety and feasibility of modified chair-yoga on functional outcome among elderly at risk for falls (nih.gov)
The Effect of Chair Yoga in Older Adults with Moderate and Severe Alzheimer’s Disease
Positive changes were seen across all physical measures. Further study, using a larger sample and including a control group, is needed to fully determine the effect of the Sit ‘N’ Fit Chair Yoga Program on older adults with moderate to severe AD.
The Effect of Chair Yoga in Older Adults with Moderate and Severe Alzheimer’s Disease | Research in
Gerontological Nursing (healio.com)
Chair Yoga: Benefits for Community-Dwelling Older Adults With Osteoarthritis
Although chair yoga was effective in improving physical function and reducing stiffness in older adults with osteoarthritis, it was not effective in reducing pain level or improving depressive symptoms.
Chair Yoga: Benefits for Community-Dwelling Older Adults With Osteoarthritis | Journal of Gerontological
Nursing (healio.com)
Chair Yoga with Anna
CONTACT
anna@chairyogawithanna.com
0466 381 650
AREA
Melbourne
hours
Monday to Friday
Chair Yoga
with Anna
