Chair Yoga Practice Exam
Chair Yoga Practice Exam
About Chair Yoga Exam
The Chair Yoga Practice Exam is designed to test your knowledge of yoga practices that can be done while seated on a chair. It includes key concepts such as breathing techniques, gentle stretches, posture alignment, safety, and relaxation methods. This exam is useful for yoga teachers, fitness trainers, wellness coaches, and anyone interested in safe and accessible yoga for seniors, office workers, or people with limited mobility.
Who Should Take the Exam?
This exam is suitable for:
- Certified or aspiring yoga instructors
- Fitness and wellness professionals
- Occupational and physical therapists
- Seniors and adults seeking gentle exercise methods
- Trainers working with individuals who have limited mobility
- Students of health sciences or alternative medicine
Skills Required
- Basic understanding of yoga principles
- Familiarity with body movements, posture, and alignment
- Awareness of breathing and relaxation techniques
- Ability to guide safe and modified movements for different body types
- Sensitivity to health conditions, age, and physical limitations
Knowledge Gained
- Understanding of chair-based yoga philosophy and its benefits
- Knowledge of warm-up routines and seated stretches
- Skills in guiding relaxation, breathwork, and mindfulness
- Ability to teach yoga safely in settings like offices, homes, and rehab centers
- Awareness of contraindications and risk management in practice
Course Outline
The Chair Yoga Exam covers the following topics -
Domain 1 – Introduction to Chair Yoga
- History and concept of chair yoga
- Benefits and key principles
Domain 2 – Anatomy and Body Awareness
- Understanding joints, muscles, and seated posture
- Common health issues in older adults
Domain 3 – Seated Yoga Poses and Modifications
- Forward bends, spinal twists, shoulder rolls
- Using props and adjusting poses safely
Domain 4 – Breathing and Mindfulness Techniques
- Deep breathing, alternate nostril breathing
- Mindfulness and relaxation practices
Domain 5 – Chair Yoga for Special Populations
- Adapting sessions for seniors, office workers, and people with limited movement
- Contraindications and precautions
Domain 6 – Planning and Teaching a Chair Yoga Session
- Structuring a class: warm-up, movement, breath, and relaxation
- Communication, guidance, and safety cues
Domain 7 – Professional Conduct and Ethics
- Role of the instructor
- Respecting physical boundaries and ethical practice
Domain 8 – Practical Applications and Settings
- Chair yoga in workplaces, senior centers, and therapy sessions
- Recording and tracking progress
