Therapeutic Chair and Standing Yoga for Seniors and the Health-Challenged

Discover Wellness, Flexibility, Balance, Strength and Inner Peace

If you want to feel better, build strength, and invite tranquility into your busy life, join this class designed for both yoga newcomers and long-time practitioners who prefer not to get down on the floor. Yoga therapy, one of the oldest mind-body practices, is now proven by modern science to optimize health. Unlike the bendy, acrobatic image you might have of yoga, this class is simpler and safer, guided by a well-trained yoga therapist. You'll use various props for variety and joy, practicing either sitting in a chair or standing by one.

When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:00 – 11:00 A.M.
Please arrive 15 minutes early.
Where: Nourish Wellness, 826 W. 64th ST, Indianapolis, IN 46260, Parking lot is off Hoover behind the building. Yoga studio is on the right as you enter.
Price: $20 per session or $95 for a 5-class pass
To Register Contact: Janet@AgeWithoutLimits.net, Phone: 317-390-4677 - Cell: 480-253-0995

Zoom class: Watch at home and join the fun: Wednesdays: 2:30 p.m. EDT, 1:30 PM CDT, 12:30 PM MDT, 11:30 PM PDT
Contact Janet to enroll: Janet@AgeWithoutLimits.net, Phone: 317-390-4677 Cell: 480-253-0995
Cost: $19/1 class, $90/5 classes or $170/10 classes payable by check, Zelle (480-253-0995) or Venmo (@Janet-Humphrey-9).

What to expect in class:

Each session starts with breathing and meditation in a chair, followed by a gentle warm-up to awaken your body. We will focus on areas you request, using different props each week for variety. After 30 minutes, you'll practice balance and standing poses to build strength, flexibility, and range of motion, with adjustments made if you prefer to stay seated. The session ends with an inspirational message and meditation, leaving you refreshed and ready to embrace the world with a clearer mind and lighter heart.

Important information:

Speak to your health care professional before starting yoga
Wear clothing that stretches
Bring a water bottle
Start slowly – _learn basics, breathing and gentle stretching
Know your limits, don’t go beyond your comfort level
Listen to your body, stop or take a break if you feel pain
Come with an open mind and willingness to explore

In Person Yoga Class

At Scottsdale Sound Sanctuary

Age Without Limits classes are for seniors, the health-challenged, and those that want to learn therapeutic yoga. We start seated and for standing poses you can practice with your hands on the floor, seat of the chair or the back of the chair. Do what is right for your body! Standing poses improve strength, flexibility, balance and range-of-motion. Have fun, laugh, make friends. Feel better when you leave than when you walked in. Don’t wait to feel better; make your commitment now!

Chair and Standing Yoga
Monday, 2:00 p.m. and Thursday 10 a.m. NEW TIME
Mat Yoga
Monday 3:10 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. NEW TIME

There will be no in-person and Zoom classes the following dates:
November 23 through December 2

Please attend the ondemand classes.
Email: Janet@AgeWithoutLimits.net with your cell phone number to be notified when there will be classes.

Scottsdale Sound Sanctuary
(No Sign out front)

8535 E. Cactus RD
Scottsdale, AZ, 85260
(480) 656-0791

Enter West driveway, studio in the back.

Please call or email Janet to get registration forms. Prior registration strongly suggested.
Janet@AgeWithoutLimits.net or 480-656-0791

On the floor or in a chair plus standing poses for seniors and the health challenged.

Are you committed to feeling better? If you want to be stronger, more flexible, improve your balance physically and emotionally, then this blended class is for you. As a gentle class for people beginning yoga or those with continuing their practice, you will learn the basics of this mind, body spirit tradition. You have a choice of being on the floor or sitting in a chair. You will practice standing poses with and without the chair. You will improve strength, flexibility, balance and range-of-motion. Most of all, you will feel welcomed to the group.

Waiver

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Students Love Our Classes

I cannot say enough about this yoga teacher, Janet Rae Humphrey, her skill level, strong class structure, empathy. Humor, tremendous awareness of what’s happening in the room, and knowledge of bodies over 65, and compromised physical bodies of any age is unparalleled. I’ve practiced yoga for 35 years and taught for 25 years. This woman is in the top five of yoga teachers I’ve known (globally); just haven’t seen anything like her in years – old school diligence, no shortcuts…..`
Brooke Sterling, Scottsdale, AZ

I love the class! Janet is the best. I feel better, stronger and enjoy meeting new friends. I LOVE her yoga classes, so does my body and brain. I HATE it when I must miss class.
Kim Sterling, Phoenix, AZ, Brooke’s mom

Online Class Packs

Single class = $17 paid when you sign up for a class.

Discount class packages should be purchased prior to signing up for a class.

5 Class Package

$75

Buy 5 Class Pack

10 Class Package

$150

Buy 10 Class Pack

Schedule

Two weeks of classes will show up on this website at all times:

A new student emailed me this about her chair/balance yoga class.

"I love your class and am able to stand straighter when taking my walks as well as in general. I will try to do the shoulder exercises to the best of my ability as I know they help." (She has had a shoulder replacement.)

-Helen, age 86, student 2 months

Continuing senior yoga students are enthusiastic about the Age Without Limits Zoom classes.

"Janet invites students to tell her what they need for their bodies that day and she includes poses that address their needs. She has quite a repertoire and knowledge to help every student!"

-Carolyn, age 78, student 5 years

"GREAT class today!! And my scoliosis realignment has improved so much from your classes this summer! I can see the difference and my muscles are so much more flexible and much stronger!! Can hardly wait for Thursday's class!"

-Kim, age 76, student 3 years

"Janet’s yoga classes on Zoom have been a real-life saver during this self-isolation. For one thing, having 2 classes scheduled during the week, gives some needed structure to the week. Otherwise, I find I don’t even know what day it is. I have found the classes are just as easy to follow as when we met in person. Janet has been so creative in teaching us some new yoga poses, as well as reviewing some we already know. She also gives us some insightful and thoughtful messages to help us achieve some calm and equanimity during this stressful time. An added bonus is the time before and after class to see our friends and find out about their lives. I feel keeping our body and mind healthy is of primary importance and these classes contribute greatly to that goal."

-Olivia, age 87, student for 4 years

After 19 years of living in the Phoenix/Scottsdale Arizona area and 14 years of teaching yoga to
seniors, I am making a dramatic change. On April 9 I am moving to Indianapolis to live near my
oldest daughter and to be in the same time zone as my other two children. My studio classes will be
covered by Denise Reaves and Zoom classes are cancelled until further notice. I plan to teach in a
yoga studio in my primary care doctor’s office and in the condo where I will be living.

Janet Rae Humphrey, C-IAYT
7601 Newport Bay DR, Unit 204
Indianapolis IN 46240-3379
Home: 317-429-9928
Cell: 480-253-0995
Email: JanetRae0123@yahoo.com

Denise Reaves has assumed responsibility for my yoga classes. She is magnificently qualified to
lead seniors in chair and standing yoga. She will be assisted by Lisa Gilbert. Class times will remain
the same: Monday 2 p.m. and Thursday 10 a.m.

Scottsdale Sound Sanctuary
(No Sign out front)

8535 E. Cactus RD – studio in the back of the house
Scottsdale, AZ, 85260

You can reach Denise at ReavesDenise@gmail.com and text to 480-861-0164

Practicing yoga is one of the best things you can do for your mind, body and spirit. I am a firm
believer in the benefits of yoga for seniors. Practice, practice, practice.