Seniors Yoga is booming! Become the expert for your community.

Learn to teach safe and creative classes for senior yoga students. Stand out from the crowd, help older adults and earn more money. Sign up and become a Senior Yoga Specialist today!

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Stand Out

Become one of very few yoga teachers with serious expertise in this booming branch of yoga.

Support

Help senior yoga students in your community stay healthy, happy and mobile.

Earn More

Free yourself from competition and finally charge a fair rate for your time and energy.

❲ Introducing ❳

The groundbreaking Seniors Yoga Specialist Certification

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OverviewWhy Take This Training?

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TeacherStudy with an industry leader

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CurriculumWhat You'll Learn

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ProcessHow it all works

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Price+ Bonus Package! 😉

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FAQQuestions, concerns, details

1 Overview

Why Take This Training?

Senior Yoga Is Booming

Seniors are the fastest growing yoga community in the whole world! The number of older adults with a regular yoga practice has more than doubled in just a handful of years. In the US almost 10% of people 65 and older practice yoga. Every year, millions more start to roll out their mat because doctors, surgeons and physical therapists increasingly recommend yoga to their patients. Add the fact that societies are aging across the world and you know that this trend is going to continue in the future.

We Need Better Teachers

The problem is that only very few yoga teachers understand seniors. We say that "Yoga is for everyone". But most of us teach as if every student in the room was a 25 year old gymnast. That's dangerous! Senior yogis want and need teachers with specialized training. They deserve to practice with an instructor who

understands what it means to live inside an increasingly vulnerable body
knows enough about common medical conditions to keep students safe
can adjust all aspects of their teaching specifically for seniors practitioners.

Become the Expert

Take this training and become a trailblazer in your community, or even the worldwide yoga industry! This is an up-and-coming, untapped opportunity in yoga. Your students, your community and your bank account will all thank you!

Results

Bridge the gap between Western medical science and the Eastern science of yoga.

Become a trusted authority on safe and creative yoga for older adults.

Help older students achieve better health, strength, balance and relaxation.

Understand common medical conditions of older adults as they apply to yoga.

Gain confidence in your ability to teach anyone who shows up to your class.

Learn step-by-step cues for all "senior-suitable" yoga poses

Incorporate pose variations for all levels including in a chair, standing, and supine.

Learn two brand new styles of yoga that were created specifically for this course.

You Will Learn To Teach

Chair Yoga

Gentle Flow

Gentle Hatha

Silver Yin

Silver Restorative

Meditation

Breathwork

Yoga Nidra

2 Teacher

Study with an industry leader

Career In Numbers

14 Years

Of industry experience

1 Million

Students around the world

100s

Of mistakes made, so you don't have to

3.500+

Live classes taught

10.000 Hours

Invested in yoga education

Get To Know Jess

Jess' Yoga Journey

Jess first stepped on the yoga mat after her mom received a devastating diagnosis as an older adult.

Read The Full Story →

Why Study With Jess?

Our top 5 reasons for choosing Jess as your guide for mastery of the practice, as well as the teaching of yoga.

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What Students Say

"Your instructions are phenomenal."

Nicole Cunningham

"Jess teaches you to move from the heart."

Lori

"The "guru" I was waiting for my whole life."

Caro Wiezorek

"I constantly find myself laughing out loud."

Jessica Daniels

"Amazing how much passion can be passed through a computer screen."

Genevieve McMahon

"Jess spreads such amazing energy. I don't even know how to put this in words."

Linn

3 Curriculum

What You'll Learn

This Trainng is ...

Trustworthy

Everything is based on thorough research.

Actionable

Take what you learn and apply it immediately.

Entertaining

You might cancel your Netflix subscription.

Sneak Peak

The Curriculum in Detail

Module 1

Introduction

We begin to understand how aging affects asana, and vice versa. We look at what it means to live in a “senior body” and learn which styles of yoga and practices are (in)appropriate for older students and why.

4 Video Lectures

1 Hatha Yoga Class

5 Resources / Research Articles

Module 2

Osteoporosis

For older adults, a broken bone is not just inconvenient. For 25% of older adults, it's a matter of life and death. And low bone density is the #1 cause for dangerous fractures. In this module we learn how to take good care of our students who live and practice with this silent disease.

3 Video Lectures

1 Hatha Yoga Class

1 Silver Yin Yoga Class

10+ Resources / Research Articles

Module 3

Heart Disease

Heart disease is the top killer in the world. And many of your older yoga students suffer from it. Yoga can help, but there are also serious risks that we need to be address before stepping on the mat. In this module learn which poses and practices are great for students with heart problems, and which need to be avoided.

2 Video Lectures

1 Silver Yin Yoga Class

4 Pranayama Techniques

10+ Resources / Research Articles

Module 4

Silver Yin

Silver Yin is a safe version of "regular" Yin Yoga which Jess developed specifically for this training. In this module we learn what sets this new style of yoga apart, how to sequence Silver Yin and how to teach it.

2 Video Lectures

1 Silver Yin Yoga Class

5 Silver Yin Asana Labs

Silver Yin Pose Library

Module 5

Stroke

Stroke is the 2nd most common cause of death in the US (topped only by heart disease). Good news: yoga helps with both stroke prevention and recovery. In this module we learn why that is and what you can teach students who have had a stroke. Includes a special guest interview with a stroke rehabilitation physical therapist and author.

1 Video Lecture

1 Guest Expert Interview

10 Resources / Research Articles

Module 6

Silver Restorative

Silver Restorative is ideal for older adults experiencing anxiety, stress, or who are healing from illness or injury. In this module we learn how to sequence, set up and teach Silver Restorative classes as well as the incredible benefits of this powerful practice.

2 Video Lectures

1 Silver Restorative Yoga Class

6 Silver Restorative Asana Labs

Silver Restorative Pose Library

6 Resources / Research Articles

Module 7

Teaching Methodology

In this module we learn how to lead prepare and lead safe and inclusive yoga classes, how to give step-by-step cues that work for every student in the room, and how to theme classes for older students. This module is a mix of pre-recorded lectures and interactive live calls.

4 Video Lectures

1 Q&A Session

Interview with a Seniors Yoga Guest Teacher

5 Resources / Research Articles

Module 8

Chronic Conditions

Yoga helps students with chronic conditions ease symptoms and feel better overall. In this module learn how to support students with arthritis and joint replacements, cancer, chronic pain diabetes and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD); which precautions to take; and how to modify your classes for each of these common conditions.

1 Video Lecture

3 Guest Interviews on Yoga for Cancer, COPD, and Knee Replacement

2 Hatha Yoga Class

1 Meditation Practice

10 Resources / Research Articles

Module 9

Yoga Nidra

Yoga Nidra is a form of concentration / meditation that is highly beneficial and accessible to anyone no matter their physical condition. In this module learn the science behind Yoga Nidra and brain waves, how the practice benefits older adults, and how to teach 3 Yoga Nidra techniques from the Himalayan Tradition.

2 Video Lectures

3 Yoga Nidra Practices

6 Resources / Research Articles

4 Process

How it all works

Start Fresh

Take the leap and start your Seniors Yoga Specialist Certification with the new year!

Early Bird - Be part of the first group of students ever to take this course.

Easy Peasy - Get set up in less than 5 minutes.

Personal Support - Our team is happy to help and quick to respond.

30 Day Money Back Guarantee - Zero risk for you. (Starts when you get access to the course.)

Your Manual

A loyal companion for your training and an invaluable resource for years to come.

Treasure Chest - Keep all your notes in one place.

Highlights - Includes all the most important insights, practices and research from course

Pose Encyclopedia - Extensive library with 500+ images of yoga poses and variations for Seniors Yoga.

Progress Tracker - Hang it on your fridge and check off lessons as you go.

Step By Step

The course is divided into 9 modules (detailed overview below).

Buddy Program - We'll help pair you with an accountability buddy (optional).

Super Flexible - Go through the course on your schedule. Not ours.

Podcast Option - Most classes are available as audio through your favorite podcast app.

Yoga Q&A - Get your questions answered via personal videos from Jess.

Graduation 🥳

Graduate whenever you're ready.

Exam - Short quizzes at the end of each module and a sequencing task as the final step.

Certification - We send a beautiful certificate right after graduation.

Yoga Alliance - You get 40 continuing education credits for this course (optional).

Letter of Recommendation - A personal letter from Jess to help you kickstart your career as a Seniors Yoga Specialist.

Stay Engaged

You have a lot to look forward to even after graduation.

Lifetime Access - The course will be there for you when you need it. Always.

Future Updates - No need to pay extra for new and improved contents. It's all included.

Community Calls - Asana hours, ethics hours, business brainstorms. Always open.

Teacher's Club - Join our private community of Movement Wisdom Yoga teachers.

5 Price

The Movement Wisdom Seniors Yoga Specialist Certification is the most comprehensive and cutting-edge Seniors YTT on the market. It's the only program that

covers 5 different senior yoga styles (including 2 that you can't learn anywhere else) plus meditation, breathwork and Yoga Nidra.
teaches you the step-by-step cues, variations and modifications you need to help all senior students from severely limited to top fit
includes everything yoga teachers need to know about all the most common medical conditions (seen and unseen) of aging adults.

Use this opportunity to distinguish yourself, attract loyal new students and make a real impact on the lives of seniors in your community!

Limited Time Bonus Package

Module 10

Learn to teach advanced, aware and able-bodied seniors who can do poses most older adults should avoid.

Asana Lab for advanced yoga poses (which most senior students should avoid). Learn how to teach them and how to keep practitioners safe.

Gentle Flow class for advanced senior students

Pose Encyclopedia

Some older adult students are able to do poses that most seniors should avoid. Learn how to teach them, and keep them safe.

Extensive pose library for Seniors Chair, Hatha, Gentle Flow, Silver Yin & Silver Restorative Practices with pictures and breakdowns.

Detailed index for quickly looking up any pose

500+ high quality images.

Resource Library

Lifetime access to our growing resource library

Intake form template for senior students

CPR training recommendation

Yoga teacher insurance recommendations

Suggested reading list, links to relevant articles and research papers

Class Templates

10 Ready-to-teach class sequences and meditation scripts

Classes in all styles plus a variety of breathwork and meditations for a well-rounded start for your new senior yoga students.

High quality pictures of each pose and sequence so you know exactly what you're teaching.

Creative and safe Seniors Yoga poses, flows, and sequences you won’t find anywhere else!

Business Brainstorm

Explore the best ways to market your senior yoga teaching skills effectively in 2025 and beyond.

90 min live call with Jess and fellow students

6 FAQ

Questions, Concerns, Details

No stress. You can join!

Here at Movement Wisdom, we encourage you to choose which poses and practices work for you, and skip the ones that don't.

Avoid anything that doesn't feel right in your body, for any reason. You will never have to explain to us why you can't do a certain movement, pose, or practice. Your body is yours, and you have full autonomy! You will still be able to pass the course no matter how many poses you can do, or how many you can't do at the moment. The only important thing is that you watch all of the videos and pass the quizzes.

You don't have to be a teacher to join.

That said, I do want to highlight that this course was specifically designed for yoga teachers who hold a 200 hour certification or more. However, if you want to take the course to learn more about safe movement for your older adult body, this course will definitely give you the information and practices you're looking for....and then some :).

So feel free to join and just skip the teaching methodology classes that aren't relevant for you.

Any senior who comes to your class.

You will be able to teach seniors who are physically fit as well as those who are completely immobile. And everyone in between.

This course will teach you an array of styles of yoga asana as well as breathwork, meditation and Yoga Nidra. Upon completion of the course, you will be able to skillfully teach to the full spectrum of senior students who might show up to class.

You will practice and learn how to teach poses in the chair, standing at the wall or using a chair as support, on all 4s, and on the floor. These are the 4 basic positions for every seniors yoga class. From there, you will be able to teach classes that are:

Fully seated in the chair (aka Chair Yoga)
Mixed seated in the chair and standing (also with the option for students to remain in the chair instead of standing)
Mixed seated in the chair, standing, and floor-based (with the option for students to stay seated or standing instead of getting on the floor)
Fully floor-based classes and more.

You will learn how to cater your classes to your unique students, no matter their physical abilities. You will be able to teach not just movement classes, but also breathwork, meditation, and Yoga Nidra so you have a huge spectrum of practices in your toolkit. You will have a practice for every student who is looking to you for greater health and wellness - even if they can't get out of bed or out of their chair - after graduating from this training.

Yes and no.

To watch the course videos you do need an internet connection.

But in addition to the videos we also offer an audio version of the program that you can download right inside your favorite podcast app.

Beyond that, if you get the paper manual, you will be able to reference the classes and your notes at any time without having to re-watch the course videos. Plus, you have lifetime access, so feel free to come back and watch the classes as many times as you'd like!

What is it?

The manual consists of 2 parts.

THEORY

goes hand in hand with the training
almost 200 pages
all lecture slides
lecture summaries
lots of helpful pictures and illustrations
space for notes

POSE ENCYCLOPEDIA

photographs of all seniors yoga poses
with modifications and variations
how to use props, how to set up for poses

Does it help?

Yes, a lot! The training manual (especially the print version)

supports your learning
helps you stay organized
keeps you on track
anchors the online training in the "real world"
will be an invaluable resource after graduation

Is it digital or paper?

We offer both. The digital version is a watermarked pdf document. The paper version is printed in full color on paper that's suitable for taking notes.

Is it free?

Digital copy

Every student receives a free pdf version of the manual.

Paper manual

The paper manual is not included in the training price (unless specified otherwise).

You'll place a separate order for your paper manual. We kindly ask that you do so after you've made sure that you want to stay in the training.

If you order your paper manual and then ask for a refund of your training fee, we'll have to subtract the price of the training manual from your refund.

Is this training pre-recorded?

Most of it is. This means you can do everything on your schedule. Not ours. But we do have a few live calls included. They will also be available as replays. Details will be provided once you're in the training.

What about time zones?

Great question! We are fortunate to have students from all parts of the world in the training.

So if you want to take this training because you want the best yoga education that you can get - then you're going to make it work.

But it's certainly more convenient in some parts of the world than others.

The vast majority of our students live in North America and Europe. Plus, our team members are also based on these continents.

And therefore our events are scheduled primarily with the corresponding time zones in mind.

Good Timing

If you're anywhere between Los Angeles in the West (UTC -9) and Moscow in the East (UTC +2), then you should be able to attend live calls during waking hours. 👍

Bad Timing

If you're in the Middle East, Asia or Oceania then you'll occasionally have to stay up very late or get up very early. Sorry about that! 🙃

Is this course Yoga Alliance certified?

Yes.

What does this mean?

The Yoga Alliance is an international non-profit group that represents and supports both yoga teachers and the yoga industry. They set the industry standards for yoga teacher trainings.

The Movement Wisdom Seniors Yoga Specialist Certification is certified by the Yoga Alliance. This means that once you graduate, you'll be able to register 40 hours worth of continuing education credits with the Yoga Alliance.

Here is the link where you can register your CE credits upon graduation from the course.

Do you offer refunds

Yes.

We are in love with this course and hope you will be, too. But if you watch a few of the videos and realize it's not a good fit, no problem!

Just send an email to help@movementwisdomyoga.com within 30 days after signing up and we'll refund what you've paid for the course.

Please note: Physical products (eg your paper manual) are non-refundable since they are printed and shipped on demand. So please make sure that you want to stay in the training before you order any physical products. For logistical reasons we cannot accept return shipments.