Accessible Chair Yoga & Seated Tai Chi in Chipping Sodbury
Gentle movement for every body.
Chair Yoga and Seated Tai Chi are beautifully accessible practices that bring all the benefits of yoga and mindful movement — with the added stability and comfort of a chair.
These classes are perfect if you’d like to stay active, improve balance, and reduce stiffness in a calm, supportive environment.
You don’t need any experience or special equipment — just a willingness to move, breathe and enjoy gentle connection with others.
What I Offer
Do you feel tense, stiff, or worried about losing your balance?
Seated Yoga and Tai Chi Shibashi could be the perfect solution.
This gentle practice helps relieve aches and pains, improve strength and mobility, and restore ease to everyday movements like bending to tie your shoes. It also promotes relaxation, better sleep, and a sense of calm for both body and mind.
At Discover Yoga Discover You, these friendly and supportive classes offer more than just exercise — they’re a space to connect with others. Being part of a welcoming community helps boost mental fitness, ease feelings of isolation, and build meaningful friendships.
Remember, Chair Yoga isn’t just exercise — it’s a path to feeling better every day, inside and out. Join us and experience the difference.
Benefits of Chair Yoga & Movement
Chair Yoga and Seated Tai Chi offer physical, mental and emotional benefits — especially for those who prefer a supported practice or are returning to movement after injury or illness.
Physical Benefits
Increases flexibility and range of motion
Builds strength and improves posture
Eases joint pain and stiffness
Enhances balance and coordination
Mental & Emotional Benefits
Reduces stress and anxiety
Improves focus and concentration
Supports better sleep and relaxation
Encourages confidence in movement
Everyday Wellbeing
Makes everyday movements feel easier
Fosters social connection and belonging
Promotes self-care and body awareness
Practice Chair Movement with Louise
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A Warm Welcome
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Practice Chair Movement with Louise ~ A Warm Welcome ~
My Seated Yoga and Tai Chi classes are friendly, inclusive and open to all. Each session blends mindful movement, gentle stretching, breath awareness and relaxation, creating a complete practice that leaves you feeling calm, mobile and uplifted.
Where: Goldney House Studio, Chipping Sodbury and Emersons Green Village Hall
When: Weekly classes with a warm community atmosphere
How to Join: Try your first class for £5 or purchase a 4-Class Chair Yoga & Seated Tai Chi Pass for £34
Book a Seated Class
This timetable shows all SEATED classes, if you’d like to explore the full timetable which includes Tai Chi & standing Yoga classes you can visit it here.
If you are new to classes with me I have a taster pass available to new students.
I also offer a number of flexible options for you to practice with me, why not head over to our pricing page to learn more.
Kind words from our community
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"I had been thinking I’d like to join a yoga group but kept putting it off. Then I found Lou’s group, with so many different class choices. Having joined a year ago, it was absolutely the best thing for me. Lou is so supportive and explains each move so clearly, it makes it very easy to follow. We are all different shapes and sizes but you feel so at ease, and everyone is super friendly. As a result I’m stronger, fitter, more flexible, and my mind is calmer. If you’re thinking of joining us — just do it, you’ll be glad you did!"
Lisa, Chipping Sodbury Studio
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“I love Yoga with Lou. I am extremely grateful for her enthusiasm and encouragement. The moment you join, there is a feeling of community. Having busy work and 2 children, yoga with Lou gives me so much needed "me – time". After her classes I can feel my energy and mood elevated. I can see improvement in my posture. Thank you Lou!”
Adriana
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"I was keen to learn yoga but a little apprehensive. Louise instantly made me feel relaxed and welcome — her warmth and passion radiates to all. She is supportive and encouraging but with no pressure. I immediately fell in love with yoga; it’s my ‘me time’ away from my busy life. My flexibility and strength have improved and I feel calmer. I started with a beginners course, I’m now a weekly member and have signed up for my first yoga retreat too — that says it all."
Mandy, Chipping Sodbury Studio
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"My name is Hayley and I am one of Lou’s regular Wednesday and Sunday Yogi’s. I was a virtual novice when I started this class over lockdown. Lou fills you with confidence about your ability, lets you go at your own speed and focuses on all things positive. You finish the class with a total feel good factor and energised attitude. Lou is an inspiration and is a beautiful soul inside and out. Would recommend her classes to all!"
Hayley
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“Lou's Yoga class is just wonderful ! It is always welcoming & Lou always makes you feel part of the class. Going forward with yoga, I can only see myself improving with my flexibility, strength and balance. Since I started yoga, my balance flexibility have all improved. I haven’t suffered with sciatica since starting which I can only put down to yoga as I am not doing anything different apart from attending yoga”
Ian
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“Louise has created a real sense of community amongst those that attend her classes and so the learning and support continues outside of class to. Louise encourages us to try things and improve but at same time always reminds us it’s the act of practicing that is why we do yoga. Louise really is the best and most patient teacher, so I would recommend you give a class a try”
Beth, Peace & Pencils
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"I love the fact that Lou’s classes are never the same but do offer some familiarity and continuity. She allows you to develop and work on poses but keeps things interesting and fun with new ones. Since practicing with Lou, Yoga has become an integral part of my life and she has inspired me go on to teach yoga in pregnancy, an area I am particularly interested in!"
Lizzie, Calm Beginnings Pregnancy Yoga
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"I love going to yoga with Lou, she inspires me with her enthusiasm and I always leave with a sense of well-being. Lou encourages me to believe in myself and I'm already feeling the benefits, both physically and mentally, from attending her classes in just two months. Lou has built a very warm, welcoming community, her classes and socials are always extremely popular and lots of fun!"
Helen
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"Lou and her yoga sessions have helped to motivate and develop a better understanding of my well-being. I have become more toned and improved my balance in poses I never believed I could achieve. The supporting groups are full of wonderful people of all ages and abilities."
Heather
