Chair Yoga for Parkinson's

Gentle, supportive movement for every level

These 60-minute chair yoga classes are open to anyone with Parkinson’s. Partners and carers are welcome to join.

Chair yoga offers a safe, accessible way to stay active at any stage of Parkinson’s. Classes can help increase flexibility, reduce stiffness, support posture, and improve joint mobility and coordination, while also easing stress and anxiety. Yoga sessions are available to people with Parkinson's and their partners. The experienced, certified yoga teacher has also completed the Parkinson's UK training for physical activity providers. You will need to bring water and wear loose/flexible clothes.

Mats and equipment will be provided but please bring your own if you have it. Each session will be charged at £10.00 per member payable on the day. Please contact Sandra to book: [email protected]

What to Expect

Sessions begin with meditation to settle the mind and connect with the breath. Breathing exercises used throughout to support movement. There will be 30 to 40 minutes of seated chair-based yoga and an optional 15 to 20 minutes of standing practice using a chair or wall for support. All movements are adapted to how you feel on the day and the different levels in the class. We close with a breathing exercise and relaxation to leave you calm and refreshed.

How can it help with Parkinson’s symptoms?

Lots of research is being done into how yoga may help with the physical and non-physical symptoms of Parkinson’s. So far we know that yoga can help lessen slowness and stiffness, improve balance and flexibility (especially in hips and ankles), and increase muscle strength and power. It can also relax blood pressure, help control weight gain, and increase breathing strength and lung capacity.

Many people also report having better mood and sleep, while going to group classes is a way of meeting others and being more socially active.