Chair Yoga at Methodist Mansfield

Move Better. Breathe Deeper. Feel Better.

Thursdays | June–November 2026
Presented by Methodist Mansfield Medical Center & Sunshine Yoga Shack

Yoga is for every body—and you don’t have to get down on the floor to experience its benefits.

Join us every Thursday for Chair Yoga at Methodist Mansfield, a welcoming and accessible yoga practice designed to help you improve mobility, build strength, increase balance, reduce stress, and feel more comfortable in your body.

Whether you’re brand new to yoga, returning to movement after time away, working with limited mobility, or simply looking for a gentler way to stay active, this class gives you the benefits of yoga with the support and stability of a chair.

What Is Chair Yoga?

Chair Yoga adapts traditional yoga poses, breathing practices, stretching, and mindful movement so they can be practiced seated in a chair or standing with the chair for support.

No getting up and down from the floor. No complicated poses. No need to be flexible.

Just movement, breath, balance, strength—and a little time to take care of yourself.

Why Chair Yoga?

A consistent yoga practice can support your physical and mental well-being by helping you:

• Improve flexibility and range of motion
• Build functional strength
• Support better balance and stability
• Increase body awareness and coordination
• Release tension and stiffness
• Encourage deeper, more intentional breathing
• Reduce stress and promote relaxation
• Build confidence in everyday movement
• Stay active in a supportive, welcoming environment

And because yoga is more than stretching, each class also gives you an opportunity to slow down, breathe, reconnect, and leave feeling a little more grounded than when you arrived.

Who Is This Class For?

You. Seriously.

You do not need yoga experience, special equipment, or the ability to touch your toes.

Chair Yoga can be a wonderful option for older adults, beginners, people with limited mobility, anyone who feels uncomfortable getting up and down from the floor, or anyone simply looking for a gentler yoga practice.

Every participant is encouraged to work at their own pace and honor what their body needs that day.

What to Expect

Each class may include:

Gentle seated stretching to help improve mobility and ease stiffness.

Standing poses with chair support to work on strength, balance, and stability.

Breathing practices to help calm the nervous system and create a greater sense of ease.

Mindful movement to improve coordination and connection between the body and breath.

Relaxation because sometimes the most productive thing we can do is give ourselves permission to slow down.

No Flexibility Required

One of the biggest misconceptions about yoga is that you need to be flexible before you begin.

You don’t.

We practice yoga to become more mobile, strong, balanced, and connected—not because we already are.

Your chair is simply another yoga prop, giving you the support you need to explore movement safely and confidently.

Your Thursday Wellness Routine

Sometimes taking care of yourself starts with something very simple: showing up.

Make Chair Yoga part of your Thursday routine from June through November 2026 and discover what consistent, mindful movement can do for the way you move, breathe, and feel.

Come exactly as you are.

Grab a chair, bring your smile, and let’s move together.

Chair Yoga

Every Thursday | June–November 2026
Methodist Mansfield Medical Center
In partnership with Sunshine Yoga Shack

Sign ups vis Methodist Generations and Walk in’s welcome.