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30-Hour OnlineChair Yoga & Pilates Teacher Training

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100% Online and Self-Paced

Chair Yoga & Pilates offer the benefits of traditional movement practices in a safe, inclusive and accessible format

Chair Yoga & Pilates are modified approaches to movement, designed to be practised while seated or using a chair for support. These methods are ideal for individuals with limited mobility, balance challenges, or difficulty getting up and down from the floor. They are also highly effective in workplace settings, making them valuable tools for enhancing both physical and mental well-being, whether in community spaces, offices, or care environments.

This comprehensive 30-hour training provides you with all the tools you need to confidently guide Chair Yoga and Chair Pilates sessions in person or online. You’ll gain a practical understanding of how to safely and effectively adapt both practices for any age or mobility level.

What You’ll Learn:
  • The foundations of Chair Yoga and Chair Pilates: how they complement and enhance one another
  • Breath control techniques to support strength, balance, and relaxation
  • Somatic movement for body awareness and nervous system regulation
  • Anatomy and alignment essentials applied to chair-based movement
  • How to teach core strength and spinal mobility safely and progressively
  • How to build up strength and confidence in your students over time
  • Sequence and class creation for inclusive, adaptable sessions
  • Safety principles for teaching individuals with varying mobility levels
  • Mindfulness and relaxation techniques to integrate into every class
  • How to cue, adapt, and communicate with professionalism and compassion
  • How to confidently lead group and private classes in community centres, care settings, or online

Benefits of Chair Yoga & Pilates

  • Improved Flexibility and Joint Mobility
  • Functional Strength Building
  • Enhanced Postural Control and Core Stability
  • Balance and Coordination Support
  • Stress Reduction and Nervous System Regulation
  • Spinal Health and Posture Awareness
  • Improved Focus and Mind-Body Connection
  • Increased Circulation and Energy
  • Adaptability for All Ages and Abilities

Who Is This Course For?

This training is ideal for:

  • Yoga or Pilates teachers looking to expand their teaching to include chair-based practices
  • Healthcare professionals and wellness practitioners seeking accessible movement tools for their clients
  • Community leaders, carers or activity coordinators who wish to bring functional movement into care homes, rehab groups or small classes
  • Family members or individuals who want to support a loved one’s mobility, independence, and well-being
  • Anyone passionate about movement and inclusivity, no prior Yoga or Pilates experience is required

Course Format

  • 100% online and self-paced
  • 30 hours of guided content
  • Pre-recorded video lectures, movement tutorials and class templates
  • Downloadable PDFs and teaching resources
  • Certificate of Completion (30-hour Chair Yoga & Pilates Teacher Training)
  • Yoga Alliance YACEP® Accredited
  • Lifetime access to all content and future updates

What Makes This Course Unique?

  • A balanced fusion of Yoga and Pilates, offering physical, mental, and functional benefits
  • Includes somatic awareness practices that support breath, relaxation and nervous system regulation
  • Rooted in anatomy, alignment and real-world teaching, based on Sacred Body Studio’s years of experience
  • Flexible and inclusive, open to all, regardless of age or background

Certification & Accreditation

Upon completion, you will receive:

  • A Certificate of Completion (30-hour Chair Yoga & Pilates Teacher Training)
  • Recognition as continuing education with Yoga Alliance (YACEP®)
  • Ideal for adding to your professional profile or CPD hours

Enrolment

  • Price: €370

Register today and start your learning with full access to all materials.

Teachers

Lead Teacher:

Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider500 hrs Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher - Yoga Alliance Accreditation

Fabiola Reyes

Fabiola is Lead Teacher and Co-Founder of Sacred Body Studio in Cork. With a background in Contemporary Dance and extensive qualifications in Pilates, Hatha Yoga, and Ashtanga Yoga, she specialises in alignment, anatomy, and mindful movement. As lead educator in our Yoga and Pilates Teacher Training programmes, she supports students in building strong technical foundations and confident teaching skills.

  • Bachelor of Music Degree
  • Diploma Contemporary Dance
  • Diploma Gym and Aerobics Instructor
  • Diploma Pilates Instructor
  • Diploma Hatha Yoga Instructor
  • Diploma Ashtanga Yoga Instructor
  • Diploma Body Expression
  • Certificate Personal Training
  • Certificate Pre and Post Natal Exercise
  • Certificate Older Adult Exercise
  • Certificate Pilates Special Populations
  • Certificate TRX instructor

The Sacred Body Method

Our Teacher Training programmes are built on the Sacred Body Method, an anatomy-informed approach that blends Yoga, Pilates, somatic awareness, and strength-based training into one intelligent system.

Whether you plan to teach or simply want to deepen your understanding of your own body and practice, you will learn how to break movements down, understand alignment and biomechanics, and build strength and mobility safely and progressively.

This is movement education designed for real bodies, long-term results, joint protection, and confident, informed practice.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to be a qualified Yoga or Pilates teacher to take this course?

No. This training is open to everyone, including carers, movement students, and family members who want to help others move more freely. You’ll be guided step-by-step, with clear video demonstrations and teaching templates. Please note that if you intend to teach publicly, most insurers will require you to hold a full foundational teacher training (e.g. Yoga or Pilates certification) to obtain public liability insurance. We recommend confirming this with your chosen insurance provider before enrolling.

Is the course fully online?

Yes. The course is 100% online and entirely self-paced. You can begin at any time and learn from anywhere.

How long do I have to complete the course?

There’s no time limit. You have lifetime access to all course materials and any future updates.

Will I receive a certificate?

Yes. Upon completion, you’ll receive a 30-Hour Chair Yoga & Pilates Teacher Training certificate, suitable for professional development or personal growth.

Is the course accredited?

Yes, it is accredited by Yoga Alliance as a YACEP® (Continuing Education Provider). If you’re already a registered yoga teacher, the hours can count toward your continuing education.

Can I teach with this certificate?

Yes. This course provides the knowledge and resources to teach Chair Yoga and Pilates safely and effectively, whether in your community, in care settings, or online. While it’s not a full foundational yoga or Pilates certification, it’s an ideal specialisation for those already teaching or those supporting movement in non-clinical environments.

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