Chair Yoga (Level 1)
Chair Yoga (Level 1)
Dates: September 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29
Class Description:
Join Rheanna for 60 minutes of gentle chair yoga designed to warm your body and encourage movement in stiff joints and muscles. This fully seated class will bring awareness to all your limbs, providing you with valuable skills to integrate into your daily routines and morning practices.
Instructor Bio:
With a decade of yoga experience and recent certification in yoga teacher training, Rheanna has a personal connection to Parkinson’s through her father, Victor, who lives with the disease. She believes in the transformative power of movement and play to bring joy and focus into our lives.
Please note: Participation in the exercise programs listed below will be done at your own risk within your home. Please ensure you have the space needed to follow the exercises and that there are no obstacles or barriers in your way. The classes are meant for general information and usage only. They are not intended for and should not replace individualized medical advice and/or individualized assessments given to you by a healthcare professional. Please seek assessments/advice from an appropriate healthcare professional as needed. Parkinson Society BC (PSBC), and the instructors of the programs below, will not be held liable for accidents or incidents that may occur in your home. By participating in the exercise programs listed below, you are recognizing that risk of illness and/or injury may be inherent in any movement or exercise class and are participating with the express agreement of, and understanding that the program instructors, and Parkinson Society BC and its directors, officers, employees, partners, and agents are hereby released from any and all claims, costs, liabilities, expenses, or judgements associated with these exercise for Parkinson’s programs.
If you have any questions about our exercise programs, including the implementation of our intensity levels, please contact us at info@parkinson.bc.ca.
Parkinson Society BC’s exercise programs are promoted with an assigned level of difficulty. Below you will find a description of each level.
| Level 1 |
Slow-paced, low-intensity, and low-impact class. Suitable for all levels of ability, especially those new to exercise and prefer a gentler approach. |
| Level 2 | Moderately-paced and moderate-intensity class. Suitable for those who are looking for a progression from Level 1. |
| Level 3 |
Fast-paced and high-intensity class for those who are looking for a challenge. Participants must be able to safely participate without a carepartner/caregiver present. |
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