Chair Yoga

Chair Yoga

Chair Yoga is a wonderful way for people to get the optimal health benefits of yoga. There are many yoga poses which can be modified to be performed seated comfortably. Chair yoga is suitable for all ages and mobility.

Eilís facilities Chair Yoga classes for the community:

  • Wednesdays - Gortjordan, Co.Mayo

Eilís is a believer in the sacred lineage of the practice she teaches yoga with passion, creativity, and warmth from the heart. Eilís guides her students into the chair yoga postures, with mindful movement and awareness, using the yogic breath, meditation, mindfulness, mantra, compassion, and loving-kindness. 

Some of the researched benefits of Chair Yoga include:

  • Eases neck tension

  • Improves balance

  • Improves mental clarity

  • Promotes relaxation

  • Low impact on joints

  • Improves flexibility

  • Promotes weight loss

  • Relieves inflammation

  • Promotes ankle and foot mobility

  • Increases knee mobility and range

  • Boost shoulder joint movement

  • Strengthens arms

  • Reduces symptoms of anxiety

  • Builds stamina and strengthens muscles

  • Lowers risk of falling

  • Promotes better sleep

  • Promotes independence and well-being

 

Organisations 

 

Eilís is available to teach Chair Yoga to organisations, active retirement groups, social groups or weekly classes.

 

Community Classes

 

Eilís offers weekly Chair Yoga classes to the community.

 

Private Yoga Classes

A private Chair Yoga class can cultivate your yoga practice in a way that is as individual as you are based on your health, body type and lifestyle.

Private Chair Yoga classes are available from your home within the South Mayo and North Galway area.