Presenters: Karen Russell and Miranda McCarthy
Description: Adaptive Yoga LIVE is honoured to offer a 45-minute virtual adaptive yoga session. As an award-winning nonprofit—recognized with the Points of Light Award from the British Prime Minister—Adaptive Yoga LIVE champions inclusive, chair-based yoga tailored by Disabled practitioners for participants of all ages and abilities. Our session emphasizes accessibility, adaptability, and inclusivity.
Participants will be guided through gentle, seated (chair-based) movement, calming breathwork, and mindful relaxation—all with clear modifications to ensure meaningful engagement regardless of mobility level.
Whether you’re joining from a chair, wheelchair, or seated at your desk, every-body can participate in a judgment-free, supportive environment.
This one-off, inclusive wellness workshop is crafted to nurture both self-care and communal support, especially within a context that values empowerment and accessibility for all.
Speaker Bios
Karen Russell is a UK-based senior yoga instructor with over 25 years’ experience promoting fitness and wellbeing. After a career as a professional dancer, teacher, and choreographer, she qualified as a Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer, and yoga teacher in 2005. Specialising in adaptive yoga, Karen has trained with leading experts, including at Stoke Mandeville Sports Centre and with adaptive yoga pioneer Matthew Sanford. Her inclusive approach combines mindful movement, breath awareness, and adaptive techniques to make yoga accessible to people of all abilities.
Miranda McCarthy is a Disabled serial entrepreneur and disability rights advocate. She founded Adaptive Yoga LIVE during the pandemic to support the Disabled community through free online classes. Her work was recognized by the UK Prime Minister with the Points of Light Award for her dedication to inclusion during lockdown. Miranda has worked as a Disability consultant within the public and private sector helping to improve the lives of Disabled people for the last 20 years.
Read more at https://adaptiveyogalive.com/
This free event is part of the Well-Being Webinars offered by the National Center for START Services®.
