Event Overview:

Chair Yoga is an accessible wellness break designed to help participants release tension without requiring yoga mats, workout clothes, or additional floor space. Guided entirely from a chair, the session features gentle movements targeting the neck, shoulders, back, hips, knees, and ankles. Chair Yoga can be incorporated into a meeting agenda, offered between conference sessions, or presented as a standalone wellness activity. Every movement can be adjusted for individual comfort and mobility, creating a welcoming experience for a broad range of ages and abilities. Participants return to their day feeling looser, more alert, and prepared to focus.

Event Flow:

1. Seated Welcome & Posture Check

• Participants remain in their regular meeting chairs with no need to change clothes or use special equipment.
• The instructor explains how the session will address common areas of tension caused by sitting, traveling, and working at a desk.
• A quick posture check helps everyone find a comfortable, balanced, and stable seated position.

2. Neck, Shoulder & Upper-Back Release

• Gentle movements target stiffness associated with prolonged sitting, travel, and screen time.
• Participants practice shoulder rolls, side stretches, and approachable upper-back mobility exercises.
• Smaller ranges of motion and alternative movements are provided as needed.

3. Hip, Knee & Ankle Mobility

• Seated movements help improve mobility and encourage circulation throughout the lower body.
• Participants move through gentle exercises for the hips, knees, ankles, and feet.
• Optional chair-supported standing movements may be added for those interested in additional mobility.

4. Breathing & Desk-Friendly Stretches

• The group pairs slow, intentional breathing with stretches that can be repeated throughout the workday.
• The instructor demonstrates practical movements suitable for desks, meetings, flights, and hotel rooms.
• Participants identify the exercises that best address their individual areas of tension.

5. Full-Body Reset & Closing

• A short seated sequence connects the upper- and lower-body movements into a complete reset.
• Participants finish with mindful breathing and a final posture check.
• The facilitator closes with simple tips for incorporating more movement into the workday.