Accessible Yoga School Blog
6 Tips for Yoga Teachers Moving Towards Accessibility
By Jivana Heyman
I’ve had so many people tell me, “I’m not flexible enough to do yoga.” Of course, flexibility doesn’t really have anything to do with yoga! So hearing this over and over can be incre...
Chair Yoga is a Revolutionary Practice
By Jivana Heyman
Excerpted from Jivana’s upcoming book, Yoga Revolution: Building a Practice of Courage & Compassion (to be released November 2021).
I know it sounds a little strange, but I believe ...
Building Strength with Chair Yoga
“Chair-based strengthening practices can help with stability in the body, help prevent falls, and even help prevent osteoporosis.”
—Jivana Heyman
We know most basic yoga teacher trainings don't ...
A Short Practice for Letting Go of Fear
What are you afraid of?
Does fear ever hold you back? Does it keep you from making changes, speaking up, or taking action?
Most importantly, what tools do you have to help you confront and overcome ...
Accessible Chair Yoga Class with Jivana Heyman
Who loves chair yoga? (We do!)
Whether you routinely practice in a chair or are simply curious about what an accessible chair yoga class looks like, this 30-minute class with Jivana Heyman was record...
3 Accessible Yoga Variations on Tree Pose (Vrksasana)
When it comes to adapting asanas in a chair, it’s important to consider the qualities and benefits you’d like to emphasize. In this video, Accessible Yoga Training creator Jivana Heyman demonstrates t...
