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Gentle intensity · for older adults

Gentle yoga for older adults, shaped around you.

Slow, supportive 1:1 sessions of gentle movement and balance work, with seated and chair-supported options, built around your body and your pace. Practised alongside the care your doctor provides.

60 min · 1:1 · live online

You don't have to do this alone

Staying steady on your feet matters. Yoga can be a gentle, supportive part of your week, building everyday mobility and confidence at a pace that suits you.

Why it works

How yoga can support older adults.

Four gentle levers, working together, and the first one does most of the lifting.

01

Everyday mobility

Gentle movement helps joints feel easier for daily tasks.

02

Better balance

Supported balance work helps you feel steadier and more confident.

03

Strength for daily life

Gentle strengthening supports getting up, walking, and reaching.

04

Calm and connection

Breathing and relaxation for restful, settled days.

What you'll actually do

The poses we focus on, and why.

Grouped by what they do for the body. Your teacher draws from these, and won't ask you to do all of them.

Seated & chairSafe, accessible movement from a chair.
Seated Cat-Cow
Gentle spinal mobility

Gentle spinal mobility, eased from a chair to keep the back moving comfortably.

Seated gentle twist
Easing the back

Easing the back with a soft, supported twist through the midsection.

Seated ankle & leg mobility
Keeping the legs working

Keeping the legs working with gentle circles and lifts from a seated position.

Sukhasana
Seated breathing

Calm and centring: a comfortable seat for soft, even breathing.

Standing with supportBalance and strength, always near a chair or wall.
Tadasana
Mountain pose at a chair

Grounding and posture, with a chair within reach for steadiness.

Vrksasana
Tree pose

Fingertips on a chair for support as you build gentle, steady balance.

Gentle standing leg lifts
Steady strength

Steady strength for the legs, holding a chair or wall for support.

Chair-supported gentle squat
Strength for getting up

Strength for getting up, practised slowly with the chair right behind you.

Standing balance work is always within reach of a chair or wall, and we move slowly between positions to avoid dizziness.

Gentle mobility & jointsKeeping joints comfortable and easy.
Shoulder rolls & arm circles
Loosening the upper body

Loosening the upper body with slow, comfortable rolls and circles.

Gentle wrist & ankle circles
Everyday joint care

Everyday joint care to keep wrists and ankles moving with ease.

Supported gentle backbend
Opening the chest

Opening the chest with a small, supported lift, no strain.

If you have osteoporosis or low bone density, we avoid deep forward bends and strong twists, so please tell your teacher.

Breathwork & restRestful, settled days.
Gentle natural breathing
Soft and even

Soft and even breathing to settle the body and quiet the mind.

Bhramari
Humming breath

A soothing, low exhale that helps unwind tension.

Shavasana
Final relaxation

On a chair or floor, as comfortable, a still close to every session.

Your teacher won't hand you all of these. They'll choose the right few for your body, your level, and how you're feeling that day.

Working together

How we work with you to get there.

One teacher who knows your name and your goals, not a different face every week.

1

We get to know you

A relaxed first session: your mobility, balance, any conditions, and what your doctor advises.

2

A plan shaped to you

Your teacher chooses seated, supported, or standing options to suit you.

3

Guided live 1:1s

The same teacher every time, online, moving slowly and clearly.

4

We grow it gently

Small, steady progress toward easier, more confident movement.

What a session looks like

  • Seated, chair-supported, and standing options as needed
  • Standing balance work always within reach of a chair or wall
  • Gentle movement to support mobility and balance
  • We move slowly between positions to avoid dizziness, with steady breathing throughout
  • Plenty of time, clear guidance, and a relaxing close

Who it's for

Older adults who want a safe, gentle, supportive practice for everyday movement and confidence.

What you'll need

A sturdy chairA yoga matA quiet corner
At 72 I was nervous about starting. My teacher kept a chair beside me the whole time and went at my pace. I feel steadier on my feet and far more confident.

Placeholder. Swap for a real review. Member · practising for 6 months

Good to know

Questions people ask first.

Yoga supports your care, it doesn't replace it

These sessions support your overall wellbeing and are practised alongside professional medical care. They are not a substitute for diagnosis, treatment, or medication. Please tell your teacher about any conditions or symptoms so they can adapt your session safely, and keep your doctor in the loop.

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