Wednesdays from 4-5pm
NO CLASS 5.26
At the Yahara Riverview Apartments
1459 E. Main St.--Madison
in the 3rd floor community room
Adaptive Yoga modifies traditional yoga practices for those who have limited mobility due to age, injury or a disabling condition. All movements done from a chair or wheelchair, with a focus on creating strength and stability in core areas, using breath to manage movement and stress, and learning meditation and visualization techniques. Students are provided gentle guidance to understand yoga practices on an individual level, and adaptations are implemented to accommodate specific needs. Family members, friends, caretakers and other professionals welcome to attend.
- Arrival between 6:00-6:15 pm. Please check in with Kristin.
- Opening meditation begins at 6:15. Please arrive on time.
- Come well-hydrated, in free-moving clothing.
- Bare or stocking feet or soft-soled slippers best.
- Class is a warm and inviting place for those new to yoga.
To discuss individual needs or for more information,
please contact Kristin
Adaptive Yoga for individuals with limited mobility began in 2007 with funding provided by the Marquette Neighborhood Association, and was again awarded funds in 2008. Private community contributions allow for purchase of needed supplies and equipment to support participants. Since classes began in July of 2007, a core class has developed, serving a diverse group of people in the community. Kristin and community volunteers support students attending classes who have limited mobility due to multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophry, stroke, brain injury, cerebral palsy, congenital birth disorders, and aging; but participation is open to all people in the Dane County community.
"Kristin is thoughtful and respectful of all participants in class. She problem solves to maximize the benefit of each exercise for each participant, and adjusts the class to make it appropriate for those in attendance. I have taken and enjoyed yoga before, but hadn't, until finding this class, found a class that fits my needs so well." --Dee
"The Adaptive Yoga class taught by Kristin Sage is a great service to the community. Ms. Sage is an excellent teacher. She is very creative in how she tailors the yoga practice to the needs and abilities of her students. I am a student in this class myself and feel that it is one of the best things to happen to me since I had a stroke which left me hemiplegic eight years ago. Going to Ms. Sage's class makes me feel as though my life is back on track after a train wreck." --Michael