Office Chair Yoga Teacher Training | Workplace Wellness & Stress Relief
Bring movement, balance, and stress relief into the workplace.
Course Overview
Sedentary lifestyles are now the norm — whether for office workers, seniors, or anyone who spends most of their day sitting. The effects range from tech neck and carpal tunnel to stress, fatigue, and cardiovascular strain. The Office Chair Yoga Teacher Training helps you meet these challenges head-on.
Expanding on our Chair Yoga Teacher Training, this Office Chair Yoga course explores how to support common workplace health concerns. This course dives deep into the health risks associated with prolonged sitting and equips you with practical yoga-based tools to address them.
Through on-demand lectures, guided practices, and a comprehensive course manual, you’ll learn how to create accessible chair yoga sequences that improve posture, ease tension, relieve stress, and boost mid-day energy — all from the comfort of an office or desk chair. Whether for businesses or individual teachers, this training supports corporate yoga implementations in the workplace
What You’ll Learn
You will:
- Learn to design corporate yoga sessions that fit seamlessly into the workday.
- Address common workplace health concerns such as stress, posture, eye strain, and mid-day fatigue.
- Integrate breathing and mindfulness techniques to enhance focus and productivity.
- Refine sequencing and cueing for 10–30 minute office-friendly chair yoga classes.
- Adapt yoga for desks, conference rooms, and varied workplace environments.
- Gain confidence teaching inclusive and professional corporate yoga classes for all employee levels.
- See how this course complements our Advanced Chair Yoga Certification for teachers ready to expand into strength and balance progressions.
Curriculum Overview
This Office Chair Yoga Certification focuses on bringing accessible yoga into the workplace to improve employee well-being and productivity. The curriculum covers:
- Desk-friendly yoga sequences for posture and mobility.
- Micro-break stretches to reduce stress and prevent overuse injuries.
- Breathing techniques and mindfulness practices for workplace calm.
- Sequencing strategies for 10-, 20-, and 30-minute sessions.
- Adapting chair yoga for conference rooms, desks, and limited spaces.
- Best practices for teaching inclusive and professional workplace classes.
- Guidance on how this course complements our Advanced Chair Yoga Certification for teachers wanting to expand into strength and balance progressions.
Office Chair Yoga Teacher Training: Course Format & Details
- Total Hours: 6 (4.5 hours video + 1.5 hours self-study)
- Format: 100% online, self-paced, on demand
- Certification: 6 Yoga Alliance Continuing Education (YACEP) hours
- Price: $149 USD
- Access: Lifetime, unlimited access
Who This Course Is For
This Office Chair Yoga Training is designed for:
- Yoga teachers who want to expand beyond the foundations taught in our Chair Yoga Teacher Training
and specialize in workplace wellness. - Healthcare providers (physios, nurses, occupational therapists) supporting sedentary populations.
- HR professionals and corporate wellness leaders seeking to build or deliver corporate yoga programs for their teams.
- Life coaches, workplace coaches, and wellness entrepreneurs looking to diversify their offerings.
- Community leaders offering accessible wellness initiatives.
- Dedicated students who want targeted practices for their own health.
Why You’ll Love This Office Chair Yoga Course
- Gain confidence teaching yoga in professional and corporate settings.
- Learn how to support office workers and sedentary populations with practical tools.
- Offer short, accessible chair yoga sessions that reduce stress and improve productivity.
- Diversify your teaching skills and stand out as a workplace wellness professional.
- Earn 5 Yoga Alliance YACEP hours while expanding your career opportunities.
- Pair this course with our Advanced Chair Yoga Certification to broaden your teaching toolkit.
What’s Included
When you enroll, you’ll receive:
- Comprehensive Course Manual – covering nine workplace health concerns with practices & sequences.
- On-Demand Video Lectures – (4.5 hours) explaining the health risks of prolonged sitting and yoga-based solutions.
- Guided Practice Videos – demonstrating office-friendly chair yoga sequences.
- Self-Study Resources – (1.5 hours) to apply your learning.
- Lifetime Access – to all materials.
- Certification: – 6 YACEP hours with Yoga Alliance.
About the Office Chair Yoga Teacher Trainer:
“Hi, I’m Christina Raskin, E-RYT 500. As Lead Yoga Teacher Trainer at Asana at Home, I specialize in making yoga accessible for everyone — from seniors to busy office workers. With years of experience guiding teachers, I’ve seen how even short, chair-based yoga practices can reduce stress, improve posture, and boost energy.
In this training, I’ll share practical tools and therapeutic approaches that give you the confidence to bring yoga into the workplace.”
Learn More About Christina Raskin
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to complete the basic Chair Yoga Teacher Training first?
While yoga teachers can use this course for certification and CE hours, it’s also designed for healthcare providers, HR professionals, coaches, and anyone who wants to bring yoga into the workplace. However, if you’re new to chair yoga, we recommend you start with our Chair Yoga Teacher Training.
How long will it take to finish the Course?
The training includes 6 hours in total (4.5 hours of video lessons and 1.5 hours of self-study). Most students complete it over a weekend, but you’ll have lifetime access to learn at your own pace.
What equipment do I need for Office Chair Yoga Teacher Training?
All you need is a sturdy chair without wheels. No yoga mat or special props are required, making this training easy to follow and teach anywhere.
Is this course recognized by Yoga Alliance?
Yes. The course provides 6 Continuing Education (YACEP) hours, which can be added to your teaching requirements through Yoga Alliance.
Can I teach office yoga after completing this course?
Absolutely. You’ll gain ready-to-teach sequences and tools for stress relief, posture support, and energy management that fit perfectly into corporate yoga programs and workplace wellness initiatives.
If you’re new to chair yoga, we recommend starting with our Chair Yoga Teacher Training before moving into office or advanced specializations
What makes this course different from other chair yoga trainings?
This training is specifically designed for office workers and individuals with sedentary lifestyles. You’ll learn targeted practices for issues such as carpal tunnel syndrome, tech neck, and workplace stress, along with the skills to confidently adapt yoga to office environments.
How much does the Office Chair Yoga Teacher Training Cost?
The advanced chair yoga training and certifications costs $149 USD
What Our Students are saying
“A great course with valuable content. I had lots of fun reading and learning about chair yoga and I love the way the teacher conveys the knowledge. Highly recommend from me to you.
Thanks for everything!” – Amin A
“The Asana at Home Online Chair Yoga program was fantastic! Christine’s explanations and videos were easy to follow. Her directions were thorough as her feedback was. I truly appreciated how much thought and effort Christine put forth in developing this Chair Yoga program. I am confident providing chair yoga will invite individuals into greater possibility of movement! Thank you kindly!” – Rita Theriault
Start Teaching Office Chair Yoga Today
Help office workers and sedentary populations find relief, balance, and vitality through yoga.
Enroll in the Office Chair Yoga Teacher Training and start bringing the benefits of chair yoga into offices, community centers, and corporate yoga settings.
Enroll today — $149 | 6 Yoga Alliance YACEP Hours | Lifetime Access
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