This 30-minute group medical visit introduces chair yoga as a gentle and accessible way to support people living with persistent pain. The session combines simple seated yoga postures, mindful movement, and breathing practices that can help calm the nervous system, improve body awareness, and build confidence with movement.

Living with persistent pain can make movement feel uncertain or unsafe. In this session, you will explore slow and supportive movements from a seated position, with an emphasis on safety, pacing, and nervous system regulation rather than flexibility or performance.

No previous yoga experience is required. Multiple variations will be offered so you can participate at your own comfort level, and you are always encouraged to adjust movements or take breaks as needed.

Helpful items for the session

Please have a stable chair without wheels available. A couple of rolled towels or small cushions may also be helpful for comfort and support.

Want to continue moving?

This session is followed by a separate 60-minute Yoga for Pain Care: Standing & Mat Practice from 6:20 to 7:20 p.m. You are welcome to attend either session or register for both, for a total of 90 minutes of GMVs that day.

If you would like to attend both sessions, you must register for each one individually. Each session has a separate Zoom link, so please use the link provided for the session you are joining.

This session is led by Andrea Palichuk (physiotherapist) & Dr. Noah Alexander.

Current patients can book here.