by Sherry | Ask the Expert, Q&A: Teaching and Student Philosophies
When you teach a 45 min. class, how do you provide them with a well-rounded, good quality class within that time constraint? I teach chair yoga classes at the local YMCA. The studio where we teach is scheduled back to back, and I am allowed only 45 minutes for...
by Sherry | Ask the Expert, Q&A: Upper Body
Is there a reason that Chair Yoga doesn’t encourage using a strap to very gently warm up shoulders? In my 200 hour training, use of props was encouraged as a way to help students modify and support asanas. I use shoulder flossing with a strap quite a bit in my...
by Sherry | Ask the Expert, Q&A: Conditions, Diseases & Other Physical Issues, Q&A: Teaching and Student Philosophies
Question Have you taught Chair Yoga (with a standing part of class) to people with serious sight impairments or who are blind? I teach part-time at a nearby VA and we are going to integrate some students like this into my regular class. Most are over the age of 60 and...
by Sherry | Ask the Expert, Q&A: Conditions, Diseases & Other Physical Issues
Question How do we, as teachers, learn about all these conditions and know what type of Yoga poses will help or not? We get a lot of questions in our email box from teachers who want to ensure they are keeping their students safe in their Gentle, Senior and Chair Yoga...
