Chair Yoga - Yoga for Every Body
Chair yoga is a modern adaptation to make the ethos and practice of yoga accessible for all people. Chair yoga began to take shape as a specific modality in the 1980s and 1990s. It became increasingly popular in settings such as rehabilitation centers, aged care homes, and hospitals, where individuals often needed a more supportive approach.
Yoga as an ancient somatic practice?
Yoga as an ancient somatic practice bridges modern somatic movement therapy with thousands of years of embodied wisdom. It is considered a somatic practice because it involves directly engaging and sensing the body to promote awareness, healing, and integration of bodily experiences. The term "somatic" relates to the body as experienced from within, emphasizing internal awareness and feeling.