Chair Yoga at the South Burnaby Neighbourhood House

Opening the heart

Yesterday I gave an introductory chair yoga class to members of the South Burnaby Neighborhood House.

As the members finished their lunches, I set up my PowerPoint presentation and started some background “yoga music” on my iPod. I must admit, I was a little nervous, thinking the members would not be receptive to yoga. But I was pleasantly mistaken!

After a few slides introducing yoga, I led the class through a 45-minute chair yoga session. We began with pranayama (breathing exercises), then continued with modified hatha, yin, and kundalini poses. After these balancing poses, we cooled down with some forward folds and twists and then savasana (relaxation pose).

I was pleased that everyone participated so enthusiastically and to the best of their abilities. The feedback I received after Namaste was absolutely heartfelt: “This was the best presentation I have heard in a long time;” “Wow, I am going to start doing yoga because I love this stuff;” “I feel so much more energy now;” “Please come back soon and do more yoga with us!”

About Annette Wertman

I am a certified yoga instructor and registered music therapist. I have over 40 years of experience working with children and adults of all abilities and challenges. I am now located in beautiful Fanny Bay on Vancouver Island. I offer Fanny Bay Yoga, Chair Yoga and Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga series at the Fanny Bay Hall and in my front yard (Yoga in the Yard). As a Baby Boomer, I am passionate about growing older. After all “You are only old once!” I believe that yoga provides this opportunity. “Through the practice of yoga, the body, mind and soul connect to live each day to its fullest potential”. Join me….and yoga your way to better health!
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