What it is all about?

Chair Yoga is a series of gentle, restorative classes that can help boost energy and reduce pain, through the pillars of yoga practice – postures, breath work, meditation and mindfulness.

Classes are designed for anyone experiencing aches and pains, chronic health challenges including long covid, fatigue and/or mobility issues, or simply wanting a gentle nurturing practice. They are suitable for both beginners and seasoned Yoga practitioners of all abilities, and our tutor Sarah will modify the class to your individual needs. Most exercises will be performed in a chair.

What will we cover?

Classes will include instruction and practice in:

• Yoga postures to encourage the body through its full range of natural movement, build flexibility and strength and help to balance and bring good health to all our bodily systems.
• Guided deep relaxation to invite body and mind to profoundly relax, recharge and heal.
• Yoga breathing and meditation techniques to help us energize, cleanse and harmonize all levels of our being and bring peace and calm to the mind.

Classes are best suited to beginners however all levels of experience with Yoga are welcome.

Sarah will offer different ways to practise each technique, with a focus on using a chair. Everyone is encouraged to be present in the moment, honour their own body and, most importantly, have fun!

Note: Please confirm with your doctor that it is safe for you to attend a gentle yoga class before enrolling.

Who will be teaching?

Sarah will be teaching Chair Yoga on a Monday morning for four weeks whilst Chitra, our regular yoga class teacher, is on holiday.

After moving back to the Macedon Ranges in 2016, the opportunity to practice Yoga, on a personal level, unfolded for Sarah. Having passionately practiced Pilates for years, Sarah embraced the mat and Yoga teachings with a new curiosity, and quickly found that it offered a unique and calming practice, whilst providing a beautiful sense of coming home.

In 2021, having worked in the health industry for 14 years, Sarah completed the 200hr 'Teaching Training: Beginning Level' though the Integral Yoga Academy, as she felt there is much to gain from regularly practicing such a holistic offering. Sarah has since completed the Level 1 Kids Yoga Training with Yoga Kids Training Academy, with much appreciation for the fun and creativity such practice invites.

Now affiliated with Yoga Australia, Sarah is honoured to share space and passion for a practice she believes can strengthen and inspire the mind, body and soul.

Term 4 2026 Information

Chair Yoga with Sarah will run for 4 weeks between Monday 23 November and Monday 14 December. The cost for the four weeks is $60 (there is no Zoom or Concession rate for this class). The class will run between 11.15am - 12.15pm.

If you wish to book for a single class, rather than the full term, the cost is $20 per class. Single class bookings are only possible once the term has started - assuming there is space.

Please note this class requires a minimum of 5 paid participants to go ahead. If this minimum number is not reached, a full refund will be provided. The class will have a maximum of 10 participants.

Please bring your own Yoga mat and blanket and any other props you have and like to use. If you do not have a Yoga mat, bring a blanket and large towel.

If you have an idea for your community and need some support to get things off the ground then come and talk to us at the House and we’ll talk about how we can help. We love to hear from our community and get involved.

We have a range of children’s activities and adult learning opportunities during terms and some school holidays. We support local community groups – whether it’s providing a space for them to meet or giving them assistance with funding applications. Come and talk to us about your ideas and how we can help your group realise their dreams. We also run our own community building activities such as the Woodend Community Lunch and the Woodend Repair Cafe.

Fees for courses are to be paid before the course commencement unless prior arrangements have been made.

1. If WNH cancels a course prior to commencement, fees paid will be refunded in full;
2. If a learner cancels their enrolment with more than 4 working days notice prior to course commencement, fees paid will be refunded less an administration fee of 20% of the course cost;
3. No refunds are available when a learner cancels their enrolment within 4 working days prior to commencement of the course
4. No refunds are available when a learner fails to advise of cancellation prior to course commencement;
5. No refunds are available after a course has commenced

If for any reason we need to change the delivery method of a course (eg from face-to-face to online) and the new method is not feasible for you to continue, a refund will be offered for any missed classes or all sessions that are delivered that you can not feasibly attend.