Free Virtual Chair Yoga for Adults (ages 18+) Who are Blind or Visually Impaired

Time:

Sunday, September 11 11am-12pm eastern

Sunday, September 18 11am-12pm eastern

Sunday, September 25 11am-12pm eastern

Location:

Online via Zoom

Yoga has physical and mental health benefits that can reduce stress, improve sleep, and increase overall health. For people who are blind or visually impaired, yoga can be especially helpful to build core strength, reducing the risk of falls. 

Join our FREE three-week chair yoga series from the comfort and convenience of your home by phone or online.  Learn about the benefits of seated yoga and positions, stretching techniques, and guided meditation in the comfort of your home through detailed descriptions. All levels of experience welcome!

What You’ll Need:

• Zoom OR a phone to join via dial-in number
• Chair, with no wheels and no arms (preferred not required)
• Yoga mat or blankets and pillows
• Belt or towel to assist with movements (optional)
• Comfortable clothing

Attend all three sessions to be entered into a raffle giveaway!

About the Instructor:
Wendy Devitt has over twenty-three years of experience as a yoga practitioner. She is a Teacher of the Visually Impaired for the New York City Department of Education and provides early intervention services for infants and toddlers who are blind and visually impaired.  In her spare time, she enjoys writing and is currently working on a young adult novel about a teenage girl who is visually impaired.

Please register by Friday, September 2.
Space is limited. Advanced registration is required.

Questions about the program or registration? Contact Carly Feldstein at 212-769-6344 or feldsteinc@lighthouseguild.org