At Chair Yogis, we believe the benefits of yoga should be accessible to all. Our chair yoga classes cater to seniors and individuals of all ages and fitness levels, utilizing chairs for support. Additionally, we offer the 6-Minute Wellness program, providing quick, office-friendly movement and breathing breaks for busy employees, professionals, educators, and students that can be done at the desk. These short sessions can be seamlessly integrated between meetings, projects, or classes to reduce pain and stress and enhance focus. They promote mental and physical well-being, ultimately leading to improved performance.
Introducing Dara, the founder of Chair Yogis, a transformative approach to yoga and wellness. Starting her career in the fast-paced advertising world on Madison Avenue in New York City, Dara was intimately familiar with the stresses of corporate life. She also discovered yoga’s profound impact on managing stress and finding balance in her own life.
Driven by her passion, Dara became a certified yoga instructor and breath coach, transitioning into a fulfilling second career centred around health and wellness. Inspired by a conversation with a friend who felt she couldn’t participate in yoga because she couldn’t get up and down from the floor, Dara’s purpose crystallized—to make yoga accessible for everyone.
Dara began teaching Chair Yoga to seniors and those with injuries. Using her experience in the corporate world she developed Chair Yogis at Work, especially for businesses whose employees had busy and stressful sedentary jobs. These office-friendly, classes were designed to overcome common barriers, offering concise, targeted sessions that bring yoga’s benefits directly to the desk or workstation.
Dara’s ultimate goal is to empower non-traditional yogis, fostering physical well-being, mental clarity, and inner harmony. Join us on this transformative journey with Chair Yogis and experience the power of yoga for yourself.
Feel better, Function better, Live better.
Chair Yoga uses a chair as a prop for support and balance, making it perfect for seniors and people with injuries and health conditions who want to improve their fitness and balance but can’t get up and down from the ground.
We include seated and standing options (where appropriate) to let participants choose their level of challenge. Classes also include breathwork and guided meditation to relax the nervous system and calm the mind.
Desk Yoga and our innovative 6-Minute Wellness program support businesses, their employees, educators, and students. Through interactive workshops, short videos, and live-stream classes, we target the common pain and stress of prolonged sitting while simultaneously revitalizing the mind. These practices not only alleviate discomfort but also enhance focus and performance. With sessions ranging from 2 to 15 minutes, they can be seamlessly integrated into your desk or classroom routine—perfect for squeezing in between meetings or classes for immediate benefits.
Our sessions feature movement and breathwork tailored to address common complaints among sedentary workers (e.g., tech neck, low back pain, wrist strain, stress) while aiding educators in calming, centring, and refreshing students to enhance receptivity to instruction. Additionally, sessions can be customized to suit each situation, ensuring maximum effectiveness.
We are excited that Chair Yoga is becoming a recognised style of yoga and that Chair Yogis made the top 10 list for Best Yoga Classes. Click the link below to see it for yourself!
We offer a range of yoga and meditation classes, videos, presentations and workshops to improve
functional fitness, health, happiness, and well-being now and for years to come.
Improve balance, strength, mobility and peace of mind in a supportive, friendly environment. All ages and abilities welcome (e.g. seniors, rehab, hip and knee replacements)
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The convenience and privacy of Chair Yogis classes at home along with the comradery of a group class. No commuting. Ideal for those with compromised immune systems.
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Whether you study, work from home, an office or a clinic, online Desk Yoga reduces stress and muscle tension and calms the mind so you feel refreshed and function more effectively
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Chair Yogis classes offered on-site or online tailored to residents’ needs and capabilities. Choose from Chair Yoga or Breathe + Meditate classes.
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Chair Yogis Classes offered on-site or online for a group or one-on-one. Choose from Chair Yoga or Breathe + Meditate classes.
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1-6 person classes online or in-person for a more personalised experience; for those who feel they would benefit from individual guidance focussed on your goals; may or may not use a chair.
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Classes for individuals or groups to support recovery from an injury, health condition (eg. autoimmune), or major event such as breast cancer, joint replacement or other surgery; chairs optional.
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Classes for individuals, teams or groups targeting muscles/areas to strengthen, increase flexibility or relax to support of a specific sport, eg tennis, golf or rowing; chair optional.
Learn MoreChair and desk yoga bring the healing benefits of yoga to people of all ages and abilities as well as to
those with a sedentary job or those required to work with poor posture for extended periods.
Mon-Fri: 8:30 – 17:30
Other times available upon request
Brisbane, Australia
