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Lakshmi Voelker Chair Yoga Teacher Training
1:1 private mentoring
A self paced training, online or in person locally with private mentoring throughout and certification on completion. Start anytime and move at a pace that suits you.
A comprehensive 32-hour course, self paced, combining self-study and one-to-one online mentoring.
Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive your Lakshmi Voelker Chair Yoga Teacher certification and will be able to run your own chair yoga sessions with confidence.
Course modules include:
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How to adapt poses on the chair safely and effectively.
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Adapted poses on the chair for Single, Double, Pair, Weighted, and Wheelchair Yoga.
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Precautions for chair poses.
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Breathing techniques.
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Philosophy, lifestyle, and ethics.
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Class sequencing and teaching techniques.
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Extra modalities, including Acupressure, Reflexology, and Do-In Chinese Self Massage.
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Practical tips for teaching chair yoga in healthcare, care homes, community, workplace, and other settings.
The Lakshmi Voelker Method
Created in 1982, by Lakshmi Voelker, the LVCY method is internationally respected for its clarity, structure, and adaptability. Its thoughtfully developed “Levels of Flexibility” system allows teachers to meet every student exactly where they are, ensuring that each practice remains both safe and empowering. You will learn how to teach chair yoga in a wide range of settings, including community venues, healthcare, specialist groups, and private sessions, as well as adapting practices for wheelchair users and those with chronic health conditions.
Who the Training Is For
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Yoga teachers and therapists
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Healthcare and wellbeing professionals
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Carers and support workers
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Exercise specialists and community facilitators
(Those without a yoga teacher qualification will need to complete an 8-hour Basic Yoga Techniques prerequisite - not included in the course fee.)
Required Reading: The book, Get Fit Where You Sit: A Guide to the Lakshmi Voelker Chair Yoga Method by Lakshmi Voelker and Liz Oppedijk, is required reading for the course. This book must be acquired separately and is not included in the course fee.
Accreditation:
This course is accredited by Yoga Alliance. For Minded Institute students, it forms Part 1 of the IAYT-approved Accessible Chair Yoga CPD Pathway and contributes towards professional development recognised by the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT).
Lakshmi Voelker Further Chair Yoga Skills – Part 2 - available online with The Minded Institute.