Recorded Workshop: Chair Yoga Teacher Training

Description

Join Liz Oppedijk, co-founder of Accessible Chair Yoga CIC and co-developer of the IAYT-approved Chair Yoga CPD pathway, for an online chair yoga workshop, exploring the power of chair yoga in supporting ageing populations, people with limited mobility, and inclusive teaching practice.

Designed for yoga teachers, yoga therapists, and professionals with a foundation in yoga, the workshop also introduces our upcoming Chair Yoga CPD training, Part 1 and Part 2.

Experience the Benefits of Accessible Chair Yoga

Discover how chair yoga extends the benefits of yoga to older adults, those with disabilities, and people unable to practise on the floor. With demand for inclusive and therapeutic yoga growing, this workshop offers insight into why chair yoga is more than just an “add-on” skill; it’s a vital tool for modern yoga teaching.

In this online session, Liz Oppedijk will share:

• Why chair yoga is increasingly relevant for today’s yoga teachers
• What sets the Lakshmi Voelker Chair Yoga Method apart
• Key insights and skills that underpin safe and inclusive practice
• A live chair yoga practice to experience the method first-hand

The session closes with guidance on how to deepen your learning through The Minded Institute’s professional development pathway in Accessible Chair Yoga.

Format & Options

• On-Demand Recording (£5):
  Access the full recording for just £5. Watch any time and revisit the practice as often as you like.

Why Watch This Chair Yoga Workshop?

Chair yoga makes yoga possible for anyone who cannot easily access a mat-based practice, whether due to age, disability, injury, or setting. With ageing populations and the rise of social prescribing, demand for chair yoga teachers continues to grow.

This workshop offers:

• Learn directly from Liz Oppedijk, co-founder of Accessible Chair Yoga CIC
• Experience a chair yoga practice using the Lakshmi Voelker Chair Yoga Method
• Gain  tips for working with older adults and people with limited mobility
• Preview the IAYT-approved CPD pathway in Accessible Chair Yoga

Who Should Attend?

• Yoga teachers and yoga therapists
• Healthcare professionals, carers, and support workers
• Exercise professionals, fitness instructors, and wellness coaches
• Anyone interested in making yoga accessible and inclusive
• You do not need yoga teacher training to watch

About the Facilitator

Liz Oppedijk is co-founder of Accessible Chair Yoga CIC and Course Leader of the Accessible Chair Yoga CPD pathway with The Minded Institute. She has trained hundreds of teachers worldwide in adaptive yoga through the Lakshmi Voelker Chair Yoga Method, one of the most respected and widely practised approaches to inclusive yoga.

Continue Your Learning

This workshop introduces our two-part professional development programme:

• Part 1: Lakshmi Voelker Chair Yoga Teacher Training (27–29 March 2026)

• Part 2: Further Chair Yoga Skills for Teachers & Therapists (12-14 June 2026)

Together, these courses form an IAYT-approved CPD pathway that qualifies you to teach accessible chair yoga across diverse populations and settings.