Gentle, trauma-sensitive chair yoga
Accessible, friendly chair yoga that builds mobility and strength through tailored, gentle movement.
- Trauma aware and options based
- Beginner friendly
- No touch or hands-on adjustments
- NDIS-verified provider
- Led by trained TCTSY facilitators
- Based locally in Berwick
South-East Chair Yoga Program (free)
We're an exclusive provider for the City of Casey's Chair Yoga Program.
Free chair yoga, Wednesdays
Free
Sponsored by the City of Casey and open to all members of the community.
- Rossmoyne Family and Community Centre, 19 Beldale Court, Berwick VIC 3806
- Term 4: 7 October to 9 December
- 4:30pm to 5:15pm
- Bookings required
Prefer Emerald? Friday chair yoga runs at Fernlea Community House. See yoga and Pilates classes.
Made for every body
- Made for all bodies. New to yoga or very experienced, everyone can join in.
- Non-contact. We make no physical contact with participants, unless it is needed for an emergency or safety reason.
- Practise at your pace. Move fast or slow, sit out or rest. As long as you're safe and comfortable, we're happy.
Book your own chair yoga program
Looking for a fun program that builds health and wellbeing? We tailor programs for aged care homes, retirement villages, community groups and workplaces.
Run a retirement village? See how we plan chair yoga for retirement villages, on site and at a pace that suits your residents.
In person or online
All you need is a chair. No other equipment is required, and we deliver sessions in person or online.
Tailored to your group
We work with a team of mental health professionals to tailor each program to the wellbeing needs of your participants.
Meet our lead instructor
Our lead instructor, Feren, has helped hundreds of locals find accessible movement and fun. Feren Yen is ATEC's founder and a registered TCTSY facilitator.
Chair yoga FAQs
What is chair yoga?
Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga done while seated, or using a chair for balance. It suits seniors and people with limited mobility, and it is open to everyone.
Do I need yoga experience?
No. It doesn't matter if you're new to yoga or very experienced. Every movement has options, and you can rest at any time.
Is there any touch or hands-on adjustment?
No. We make no physical contact with participants, unless it is needed for an emergency or safety reason.
Is the City of Casey chair yoga free?
Yes. We're an exclusive provider for the City of Casey's Chair Yoga Program. Wednesday classes at Rossmoyne Family and Community Centre in Berwick are free, and bookings are required.
Can you run a program for our aged care home or group?
Yes. We tailor programs for aged care, retirement living, community groups and workplaces, in person or online. All you need is a sturdy chair for each person. Email enquiries@atec.vic.edu.au for a free quote and consultation.
Where do you run in-person sessions?
We're based in Berwick and work with communities across Casey, Cardinia, Greater Dandenong, Knox, Monash and nearby Yarra Ranges suburbs, from Pakenham and Cranbourne to Dandenong, Rowville and Glen Waverley. Our free Wednesday class runs at Rossmoyne Family and Community Centre in Berwick. If there isn't a class near you, we can help you plan one for your community. Our online program is available across Australia, New Zealand and Taiwan.
Is ATEC NDIS-verified?
Yes. ATEC is an NDIS-verified provider. Talk to us about using chair yoga as part of your plan.
Chair yoga near you in Berwick, Casey, Cardinia and Melbourne's south east
We're based in Berwick and work with communities across the City of Casey, Cardinia Shire and Melbourne's south east, out towards Dandenong, Knox and Monash. Our free community class runs on Wednesdays at Rossmoyne Family and Community Centre in Berwick.
If there isn't a class near you, get in touch and we'll help you plan one for your local community, club, library, neighbourhood house or group.
We can run chair yoga in these suburbs, and nearby areas too:
City of Casey
- Berwick
- Narre Warren
- Narre Warren North
- Narre Warren South
- Harkaway
- Hallam
- Hampton Park
- Endeavour Hills
- Doveton
- Cranbourne
- Cranbourne North
- Clyde
- Lynbrook
- Lyndhurst
Cardinia Shire
- Beaconsfield
- Upper Beaconsfield
- Officer
- Pakenham
- Emerald
- Cockatoo
- Gembrook
City of Greater Dandenong
- Dandenong
- Dandenong North
- Noble Park
- Keysborough
- Springvale
City of Knox
- Rowville
- Lysterfield
- Ferntree Gully
- Knoxfield
- Scoresby
City of Monash
- Mulgrave
- Wheelers Hill
- Glen Waverley
- Clayton
Shire of Yarra Ranges
- Belgrave
- Upwey
Bring chair yoga to your community
No class near you? We'll help you set one up for your community group, club, library, neighbourhood house or council program.
All you need is a room and a sturdy chair for each person.
ATEC is not a crisis service. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 000 or go to your nearest emergency department.
For 24/7 crisis support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14. More services are on our emergency contacts page.
ATEC is an ACA registered counselling organisation and an NDIS-verified provider.
Australian Trauma Education Centre, PO Box 1024, Berwick VIC 3806. enquiries@atec.vic.edu.au
