Our Chair Yoga Certification is a transformative online training designed for yoga teachers, wellness professionals, and caregivers seeking to make yoga accessible, safe, and empowering for all bodies and abilities. This self-paced course offers 40 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) through Yoga Alliance and provides a practical, inclusive framework for adapting yoga postures and practices using a chair as the primary prop. Rooted in the principles of accessibility, anatomy-informed movement, and trauma-sensitive teaching, this training equips you with the skills to guide supportive, effective Chair Yoga classes for seniors, individuals with limited mobility, and those navigating chronic illness or recovery. You’ll explore sequencing, safety considerations, cueing modifications, and breathing techniques—all designed to foster autonomy, resilience, and well-being in diverse populations.

This self-paced online course is led by experienced wellness entrepreneur and yoga professional, Michelle Young, C-IAYT, who works in intelligent and nuanced adaptive sequencing. Through expert-led instruction and a trauma-informed, anatomy-based approach, you’ll learn how to adapt traditional asanas using a chair for stability and support. The course covers essential topics such as sequencing, safety protocols, verbal cueing, and breathwork, as well as best practices for teaching in community centers, healthcare settings, and private sessions. Whether you're introducing Chair Yoga into your current offerings or building a brand-new class for underserved populations, My Vinyasa Practice equips you with practical tools, inclusive teaching strategies, and lifetime access to course materials so you can show up with clarity, confidence, and compassion—no matter where you teach or who you serve.

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Choosing the Chair Yoga Certification from My Vinyasa Practice means gaining the skills, support, and confidence to make yoga truly accessible for all. This self-paced, online training, approved for 40 Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Units (CEUs), is thoughtfully designed for yoga teachers, caregivers, and wellness professionals who want to expand their impact by serving diverse populations—including seniors, individuals with chronic conditions, and those with limited mobility. Whether you’re looking to lead classes in community centers, healthcare environments, or one-on-one sessions, MVP’s Chair Yoga Certification gives you the practical tools and compassionate framework to meet students where they are and create meaningful, healing experiences.

Samantha Ortiz

This course exceeded my expectations in every way. The Chair Yoga Certification gave me the tools I needed to work confidently with seniors in my community. The sequencing guidance, safety considerations, and inclusive language training were especially helpful. I love that I can return to the material any time—it’s a resource I’ll keep coming back to.

Frank Boyer

As a yoga teacher looking to expand my offerings, this course was the perfect next step. The content is practical, accessible, and deeply rooted in compassion. I feel much more equipped to create classes for students with mobility challenges and offer them the full benefits of yoga in a safe and supportive way.

Linda Chen

My Vinyasa Practice does an incredible job making yoga inclusive and empowering. The Chair Yoga Certification was clear, easy to follow, and packed with valuable insights about adapting poses without losing their purpose. I especially appreciated the emphasis on trauma-informed teaching. Highly recommend for anyone looking to broaden their reach!

Rooted in trauma-informed yoga methodology and grounded in yogic philosophy, the Chair Yoga Certification from My Vinyasa Practice explores safe and effective adaptations of classical postures, mindful sequencing, breathwork, and meditation—offering a complete toolkit for inclusive yoga instruction. You’ll learn how to hold space with compassion, build body awareness without strain, and foster connection and well-being in any setting. With expert-led video content, downloadable resources, and lifetime access, you’ll be empowered to confidently lead adaptive yoga classes that are as enriching and transformative as any traditional practice.

This self-paced online course is led by experienced wellness entrepreneur and yoga professional, Michelle Young, C-IAYT, who works in intelligent and nuanced adaptive sequencing. Through expert-led instruction and a trauma-informed, anatomy-based approach, you’ll learn how to adapt traditional asanas using a chair for stability and support. The course covers essential topics such as sequencing, safety protocols, verbal cueing, and breathwork, as well as best practices for teaching in community centers, healthcare settings, and private sessions.

✅ Yoga Alliance Approved

✅ Lifetime Access & Ongoing Support

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Bring movement and mindfulness to every body with our Chair Yoga Certification Course, a comprehensive online training approved by Yoga Alliance for continuing education.

Perfect for yoga teachers, wellness professionals, and caregivers, this self-paced certification equips you to lead safe, inclusive, and engaging chair yoga classes. You’ll learn chair-based asana modifications, sequencing, breathwork, and mindfulness techniques designed.

Make yoga accessible, empowering, and deeply transformative. This Chair Yoga course gives you the tools to create safe, thoughtful, and inspiring classes for students of all ages and abilities. You’ll learn to teach through three essential lenses—alignment-based, therapeutic, and adaptive chair yoga—helping students build strength, stability, and healing connections within their bodies with the use of the chair.

You’ll also discover how to use the chair not just for access, but for progressive learning. Through the support, structure, and feedback the chair provides, students can refine movement patterns, deepen awareness, and safely explore postures with greater clarity and confidence. Guided by principles of progressive learning, this training empowers you to meet your students where they are—and help them move steadily forward in their practice.

Accredited with Yoga Alliance

This training accounts for 40 CEUs if you are already a RYT200.

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Samantha Ortiz

This course exceeded my expectations in every way. The Chair Yoga Certification gave me the tools I needed to work confidently with seniors in my community. The sequencing guidance, safety considerations, and inclusive language training were especially helpful. I love that I can return to the material any time—it’s a resource I’ll keep coming back to.

Frank Boyer

As a yoga teacher looking to expand my offerings, this course was the perfect next step. The content is practical, accessible, and deeply rooted in compassion. I feel much more equipped to create classes for students with mobility challenges and offer them the full benefits of yoga in a safe and supportive way.

Linda Chen

My Vinyasa Practice does an incredible job making yoga inclusive and empowering. The Chair Yoga Certification was clear, easy to follow, and packed with valuable insights about adapting poses without losing their purpose. I especially appreciated the emphasis on trauma-informed teaching. Highly recommend for anyone looking to broaden their reach!

Our Teachers

The program is guided by Michelle Young, a certified Yoga Therapist specializing in Cardiac, Cancer, Eating Recovery, & Behavioral Health. Michelle is supported by Tara Cleven E-RYT 500/C-IAYT and Maire McGlasson E-RYT 500.

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Register anytime and work at your own pace. All required texts are included in electronic format. Students will receive access to pre-recorded video lectures, asana practices with Michelle, written content, as well as PDF downloads to support your learning experience.

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Looking to make yoga more inclusive, accessible, and empowering for all bodies and abilities? My Vinyasa Practice’s Chair Yoga Certification is a self-paced, online training designed for yoga teachers, wellness professionals, and caregivers who want to offer safe, effective, and supportive Chair Yoga classes.

This 40-hour certification, accredited through Yoga Alliance for Continuing Education Units (CEUs), offers a comprehensive and practical framework for adapting traditional yoga postures using a chair as the central prop. Rooted in trauma-informed teaching and anatomy-based movement principles, the training prepares you to confidently guide classes for seniors, individuals with limited mobility, and those navigating injury, illness, or recovery.

Looking to expand your teaching to support every body, at every stage of life? My Vinyasa Practice’s Chair Yoga Certification is a comprehensive, self-paced online training designed to empower yoga teachers, wellness professionals, and caregivers to make yoga more accessible, inclusive, and safe for individuals with limited mobility. Accredited through Yoga Alliance for 40 CEUs, this certification equips you with the knowledge and tools to confidently lead Chair Yoga classes that prioritize stability, adaptability, and holistic well-being. You'll explore chair-supported postures, breathing techniques, and gentle movement sequences that promote strength, flexibility, and relaxation—ideal for seniors, individuals in recovery, those with chronic conditions, or anyone seeking a more supportive practice.

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Our Teachers

The entire program is guided by Michelle Young, a certified Yoga Therapist specializing in Cardiac, Cancer, Eating Recovery, & Behavioral Health. Michelle is supported by Tara Cleven E-RYT 500/C-IAYT and Maire McGlasson, E-RYT 500.

Flexible Training

Register anytime and work at your own pace. All required texts are included in electronic format. Students will receive access to pre-recorded video lectures, asana practices with Michelle, written content, as well as PDF downloads to support your learning experience.

Personalized Coaching

Unlock your potential with MVP's personalized online courses and trainings. Our expert instructors provide one-on-one guidance, tailored to your unique learning style and goals. Experience a transformative journey with customized content and exceptional results.

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