Ready to expand your teaching?
Adaptive Yoga CPD : Disability & Chair Yoga
30 hour YogaPros accredited course for Yoga teachers. Blending four live online sessions & a two day London immersion
Is this you?
Perhaps you are already teaching but wonder what you would do if a disabled student came to class. Maybe you have had students with hidden disabilities without even realising it, unsure of the right terminology and not quite confident that your class is as open to all as you would like it to be.
Imagine yourself by the end of this year, feeling confident when disabled students come to your classes. You have the language, the tools and the knowledge to truly mean it when you say "this class is open to all" plus the confidence to take your teaching to care homes, rehabilitation centres, disability charities and private clients.
This is entirely possible and it all begins this September!
Join a friendly, supportive group as we take a deep dive into inclusivity, accessibility and chair yoga all through a disability lens. You will leave with real, practical tools to adapt your teaching with skill and confidence.
Course Details
Live Online Sessions
Sat 12 Sep · Sat 19 Sep (11:30am–6:30pm)
Tue 22 Sep · Tue 29 Sep (7:00–9:30pm)
London Immersive @ The Space, London
Sat 10 Oct (11:00am–7:00pm)
Sun 11 Oct (10:30am–5:00pm)
Early Bird £475 · Full Price £550
[Just 12 places available. Early bird closes 31 July]
"By booking you agree to the Terms & Conditions."
What You’ll Learn
Adaptive Yoga & Chair Yoga
The foundation of the course. We'll explore how to adapt asana and pranayama for adults with a wide range of disabilities and abilities. The main focus will be on chair yoga, one of the most versatile and in-demand skills for an adaptive yoga teacher. We will explore sequencing and modifications, wheelchair accessible adaptations, floor and wall based movement plus some creative prop solutions. You will leave with a complete toolkit ready to use straight away.
Adaptive Meditation & Restorative Yoga
Two of the most powerful and often overlooked tools for disabled adults. We'll explore how to adapt meditation and restorative practices for different cognitive and physical abilities.
We will look at ways to make them truly accessible, calming and how they can be a transformative practice for your students.
Understanding Disability & Awareness
Terminology in the disability space is constantly evolving. We will cover disability awareness, inclusive and respectful language and the specific conditions you're likely to encounter: physical disabilities, learning disabilities, hidden disabilities and more. This section will include person centred approaches, consent and dignity in practice. We will also have a guest lecture from a specialist in the field.
Download Full Course Syllabus HERE
Working Across Different Settings
Adaptive yoga goes beyond the studio. Here we explore how to teach confidently in care homes, supported living facilities, day centres, community spaces, gyms, one to one settings and online. What each environment requires and how to show up with confidence, including specific considerations for delivering adaptive yoga virtually.
Adaptive Teaching Practicum
Put your training into practice, receive feedback and build confidence. We'll explore communication strategies, including verbal cues, visual and tactile guidance, working alongside support staff and caregivers. This is a safe, encouraging and judgement free environment.
Business, Ethics & Building Your Practice
Everything you need to start building a sustainable adaptive yoga career. From finding opportunities, marketing your services, insurance, DBS requirements, safeguarding and risk assessment.
Plus honest, practical guidance on self care and creating a teaching life that is as rewarding as it is meaningful.
Course Structure
Online Sessions - September 2026
Before we meet in person, we will have four live online session via zoom in September. Two Saturday afternoons and two Tuesday evenings. We will focus on theory and building foundations, including disability awareness, inclusive language, understanding specific conditions, settings and online teaching. Plus we will have two fabulous guest lectures!
Dates:
Saturday 12th September - 11:30-6:30pm
Saturday 19th September - 11:30-6:30pm
Tuesday 22nd September - 7:00-9:30pm
Tuesday 29th September - 7:00-9:30pm
London Intensive- October 2026
This in person intensive will be two immersive days of hands on learning in a safe and encouraging environment.
We take a deep dive into teaching chair Yoga, adaptive practices in mediation and restorative yoga, working with (and without) props, plus case studies and to help you build your own teaching toolkit. This will be two immersive days of hands on learning in a safe and encouraging environment.
Dates:
Saturday 10th October -11:00am -7:00pm
Sunday 11th October - 10:30am-5:00pm
What’s Included
30 Hour YogaPros accredited Certificate
Adaptive Yoga : Disability & Chair Yoga
30 Hour YogaPros accredited certificate
4 Live online zoom sessions
2-Day London immersion
Full course manual & handouts
Group teaching practicum with feedback
2 Specialist guest lecturers
Private WhatsApp Group for ongoing peer support
Business building module
Investment
Early Bird £475 · Full Price £550
[Just 12 places available. Early bird closes 31 July]
"By booking you agree to the Terms & Conditions."
Venue Information
Venue
Our weekend intensive will take place at ‘The Space’ in Clapham. This beautiful venue is fully equipped with Yoga props and chairs. The nearest tube is Clapham Common (Northern line) which is a short walk away from the studio. Several buses stop nearby on Clapham High Street and Clapham Park Road.
Accessibility
The studio is on the ground floor with a double width entrance step. A portable ramp is available at the entrance step - please let me know if you require it. Accessible toilet facilities are onsite. If you have any accessibility requirements -physical, sensory, neurodivergent or other, please get in touch before booking the and I will do everything I can to accommodate your needs.
The Space, Unit 3B, 9 Park Hill, Clapham, London, SW4 9NS
Hi, I’m Aya your tutor for this training,
I came to Yoga through dance, during my third year of professional dance training a module on dance and disability changed everything. It led me to New York where I spent over 10 years working for an organisation providing Yoga, dance and movement to adults with developmental disabilities.
Over the years I also taught in schools, women`s shelters, gyms, universities, day habilitation centres, community spaces, corporate settings and studios- working with private clients, athletes, dance students and people with a wide range of disabilities and needs.
I have loved it all and every setting taught me something different and have brought all this and more into this training.
I am excited to share this with you and see where it takes your Yoga teaching!
On completion of the training you will receive…
30 Hour YogaPros accredited Certificate
Adaptive Yoga : Disability & Chair Yoga
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course for?
This course is open to qualified yoga teachers.
Do I need any prior experience with disability or adaptive yoga?
Not at all. This course is designed for yoga teachers at any stage of their career who have a genuine interest in making your teaching more inclusive.
Can I attend if I can't make all the dates?
Full attendance is required, both online and in person. Please check all dates. If you have any concerns please get in touch before booking.
How will I receive the Zoom link for the online sessions?
Once booked you will receive all joining instructions including the Zoom link by email ahead of the first session. Please book with an email address you check regularly.
How many places are available?
There are 12 places available on this training. The cohort is kept deliberately small so everyone gets proper attention.
When does early bird pricing end?
Early bird pricing of £475 closes 31 July 2026. After this date the price is £550.
I have an access need or health condition. How do I let you know?
Please reach out to me before booking and I will make sure everything is in place for you.
I need the ramp to access the London venue. What should I do?
Simply let me know when booking and the ramp will be ready for you on arrival. There are also two parking spaces available at the venue. Please let me know if you would like to reserve one.
What happens after I qualify?
You'll receive a 30-hour Yoga Alliance Professionals UK accredited certificate and be ready to teach confidently across studios, care homes, community groups, private clients and online.