Chair Yoga doesn’t dilute yoga. It refines it — distilling the essence of classical postures into functional, manageable forms that build strength, stability, and awareness without floor-based work.

 

✴️ A Legacy of Adaptability: From Iyengar Yoga to Modern Therapeutics
 

B.K.S. Iyengar, a renowned Indian yoga teacher, revolutionised modern yoga by emphasising alignment and therapeutic use of props.

He pioneered the use of chairs and props to support students with injuries or health conditions, making yoga more widely accessible long before inclusivity was a mainstream concept.
 

Chair Yoga builds on that legacy — offering a respectful, adaptable movement system for those who may not feel seen in group classes or traditional yoga spaces.

Today, it is used in hospitals, rehabilitation centres, and private practice to support strength, autonomy, and recovery.
 

Learn more about the method's origins via Iyengar Yoga and its evolution through Accessible Yoga and Yoga Therapy.

 

🌀 What You Can Expect in a Private Chair Yoga Session
 

Each private session is customised based on your needs, health history, and movement preferences.

You’ll move at a pace that supports ease and safety, with time for rest, adaptation, and guided breathwork.
 

Sessions may include:
 

• Seated and Supported Movement
  Gentle yoga poses using the chair for stability — no floor work involved.
   

• Breath Awareness (Pranayama)
  Breathing practices to ease tension, calm the nervous system, and improve energy.
   

• Mobility and Postural Work
  Stretches and strength-based movements to support posture, joint health, and circulation.
   

• Balance and Coordination
  Chair-assisted practices to improve steadiness and body awareness.
   

• Adaptations for Comfort
  All props and variations are offered to suit your body’s unique structure and needs.
   

Whether you’re seated throughout or combining standing and seated work, the emphasis is on safe, functional movement that supports your long-term health.

🙋 Who Chair Yoga Supports
 

Chair Yoga is ideal if you're looking to move more comfortably, safely, and with personalised support — especially if group classes have felt overwhelming or out of reach.

You may find this practice helpful if you:
 

• Experience limited mobility, balance issues, or coordination concerns
   

• Are recovering from injury or surgery and need a gentle reintroduction to movement
   

• Feel fatigue, pain, or stiffness that makes floor-based exercise difficult
   

• Are navigating stress, anxiety, or nervous system sensitivity
   

• Prefer guided movement that’s tailored to your pace, comfort, and goals
   

Whether you’re starting again after a long break or simply seeking a practice that feels more accessible, Chair Yoga offers a respectful, non-intimidating way to return to movement — on your terms.

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🩺 Common Conditions Supported by Chair Yoga
 

Chair Yoga is often used as a therapeutic complement to medical or rehabilitative care. It is especially well-suited for:
 

• Back pain, neck tension, or postural imbalance
  (Chair Yoga helps support spinal alignment and relieve habitual tension.)
   

• Sciatica or spinal disc issues
  (Can ease muscular compression and improve spinal support with gentle, modified movement.)
   

• Joint pain, arthritis, or osteoporosis
  (Minimises joint strain while improving mobility and circulation.)
   

• Shoulder pain or upper body tension
  (Chair-supported postures safely improve range and stability.)
   

• Balance or coordination difficulties
  (Standing or dynamic balance work can be done with chair assistance.)
   

• Age-related mobility decline or frailty
  (Improves confidence and functional movement safely.)
   

• Post-surgical recovery or injury rehabilitation
  (Supports gentle reconditioning without overloading the body.)
   

• Chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, or long COVID
  (Low-impact movement and breathwork support energy regulation and pacing.)
   

• Neurological conditions (e.g. Parkinson’s, MS, stroke recovery)
  (Chair Yoga enhances motor control, stability, and proprioceptive feedback.)
   

• PTSD, anxiety, or sensory sensitivity
  (Breath-led movement in a calm environment helps regulate the nervous system.)
   

• Autoimmune-related symptoms or chronic inflammation
  (Modifiable pacing and supportive props allow for recovery-focused movement.)

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📍 Private Chair Yoga in Singapore 
 

Sessions are held at a quiet, fully equipped studio on the East Coast or in your home (select locations).
 

The studio has yoga chairs, mats, bolsters, blocks, straps, bands, and light weights — everything you need for a comfortable, supported practice.
 

No equipment or preparation is needed—just come as you are.

 

✴️ Corporate Chair Yoga classes are also offered — ideal for teams seeking to ease physical tension, improve focus, and support mental wellbeing at work.

Sessions are done seated in work clothes, with no special setup required.
 

🔗 Learn more about Corporate Yoga in Singapore and how it can support your workplace.
 

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🌱 Begin with a Practice That Supports You
 

Chair Yoga is not a lesser form of yoga — it’s an intelligent, therapeutic practice that makes movement possible for everyone.
 

Whether you’re looking to regain strength after injury, maintain mobility as you age, or simply find a safe, steady way to return to yoga, this practice is designed for you.
 

Not sure where to start? Book a private consultation, and I’ll guide you through your first session, tailoring everything to your needs.