Online Chair Yoga - November 30, 2021

Stretch and relax your body and mind at home in this 30-minute gentle yoga class. We begin this lesson by delving into a work of art from Carnegie Museum of Art’s collection, Frank Gehry's Power Play Armchair, manufactured by Knoll. Then, follow instructor Lydia Kilian as she guides you through movements inspired by the work of art. The class will consist of seated gentle exercise, standing poses that use the chair for balance and support, and breathing and relaxation techniques. This class is accessible to participants of all levels and abilities, and various modifications will be offered. An armless chair is preferred for the movement in this class.
Online Chair Yoga is broadcast at 11:00 a.m. every Tuesday! Register for upcoming sessions at cmoa.org/events/
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Support for senior programming is generously provided by The Campbell Foundation.
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Lydia Kilian began her meditation journey 10 years ago as a tool to manage performance anxiety while completing her degree in piano performance. Since then, she has developed a consistent meditation practice in her daily life and has studied extensively in the Vipassana style, participating in retreats at the Southeast Vipassana Center in Jesup, Georgia and Wat Suan Mokkh, Thailand. Lydia is a certified yoga instructor and studied various meditation techniques during her yoga training in Rishikesh, India. She is a recent graduate of the Master of Arts Management program at Carnegie Mellon University. Lydia is an avid arts supporter and believes the arts and meditation can be used as complementary tools to calm the mind and support well-being.