Chair Yoga

Fitness - Non-Water | Please email (lifelonglearning@laroche.edu) to register.

9000 Babcock Blvd Allison Park, PA 15101 United States
Gymnasium
9/9/2025-12/9/2025
1:00 PM-1:45 PM EDT on Tue

Chair Yoga

Fitness - Non-Water | Please email (lifelonglearning@laroche.edu) to register.

This form of yoga will be practiced both seated and standing using a chair for support. Chair yoga is an accessible option for beginners, those who may not be able go to the floor, individuals recovering from an injury, or those who want to explore their yoga practice in a different way. Incorporating breath work and adapted yoga postures, practitioners can gain 

physical and mental benefits including improved stability, strength, flexibility and stress reduction.

Chairs will be provided. It is recommended to bring two yoga blocks. Mats are optional.

This class is for members who cannot participate in the other yoga classes we offer and who may struggle with other fitness courses.

Shimko, Emily
Emily Shimko

Dr. Shimko is an associate professor in the Health Sciences Department at La Roche. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in dance from Slippery Rock University, and a Master of Science in exercise physiology and Ed.D. in healthy and physical activity both from the University of Pittsburgh.

Dr. Shimko Emily is a Certified Exercise Physiologist, a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Registered Yoga Teacher. Previously she worked as a personal trainer and loves teaching group fitness. She believes that taking classes is a great way to improve physical health and fitness as well as finding a supportive social environment to meet individual goals.