No mat. No flexibility required. Just you, a chair, and your breath.
Seated movement, mindful breathing, and dreamlike meditation, built for every body at every stage of life.
You don't have to get up from your chair to change the direction of your life.
Choga is the gentle, chair-based practice I've been teaching since 2011, now in a book you can keep beside your favorite chair. A full guided practice you can do from any chair, in as little as five minutes.
Choose Kindle or Paperback on Amazon.
You probably have a few questions. Good. Here are the honest answers.
These are the same questions almost everyone asks before their first class.
- Do I need special equipment? Just a regular chair, the kind already in your kitchen or living room. Nothing to buy.
- What if I have zero flexibility? Perfect. That's exactly who this is built for. We breathe and stretch at whatever range your body has today.
- Is this only for older or disabled people? No. It's for all ages and all abilities.
Built for the body you have today.
Anyone recovering from surgery, illness, or injury, or simply looking for movement that doesn't demand a "yoga body". If you find more comfort sitting or reclining, you belong here.
- Recovering from surgery, illness, or injury
- Arthritis or osteoporosis
- Multiple sclerosis or fibromyalgia
- Chronic back pain or scoliosis
- Frozen shoulder or carpal tunnel
- Anxiety or overwhelm
- Limited mobility
- Wheelchair users
- All ages and all abilities
Here's exactly what a class feels like
No surprises, nothing to prepare beyond a chair and a few open minutes.
- 01
Take a seat
Literally. Settle into your chair, feet grounded, no mat required.
- 02
Breathe together
We open with mindful breathing to settle the nervous system before we move.
- 03
Gentle, guided movement
Seated stretches and supportive movement, paced for your body, not a demonstration to keep up with.
- 04
Rest and reflect
We close with a dreamlike meditation, and many students leave feeling calmer than when they arrived.
As always, please check with your doctor before beginning any new movement practice. More about classes
From beach mornings to community studios
A look at the practice, on and off the chair.
Banana Beak Balcony
"The Andes are singing."
Our excursions and retreats program, bringing the practice off the chair and out into the mountains and cloud forest surrounding Medellín, Colombia. Details on upcoming trips coming soon!
Ready to try a class?
Join VictoriAnn's Rehabilitation Choga sessions live on Insight Timer. Free to join, no equipment needed but a chair.