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4.86

based on 176 reviews

Net Promoter Score 9.2/10

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5

By Sylvia Darigis, RYT®

Aug 16, 2025

4.5

By Teresa Montesano, RYT®

Aug 14, 2025

Amanda’s gentle, pleasant nature helps give the training a relaxed vibe. The addition of more poses and/or variations of poses would be the only suggestion I have for improvement. That said, it has been 16 years since I last taught Chair Yoga, and I felt prepared to teach it again after completing the training. I highly recommend this course!

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Amanda Lawford MA, ERYT-500, YACEP

Bring yoga to every BODY.

First Verified Jan 2023

First Registered May 2020 Teacher Profile

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About Amanda Lawford MA, ERYT-500, YACEP

​I have been teaching internationally for over 20 years and have completed over 2000 hours of yoga teacher training including courses in chair yoga, yin yoga, restorative yoga, meditation, and Pilates. I am a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP) and also hold a Master’s Degree in Dance Technique Pedagogy and a Post Graduate Certificate in Creative Industries.

My soul has always been attuned to the rhythm of movement and the intricate language of the body. However, upon being diagnosed with a rare blood cancer called Myeloproliferative Neoplasm, I found myself navigating sickness, physical pain, and increasing anxiety.

Through the support of my yoga and meditation practice, I discovered a renewed sense of strength in both my mind and body. This helped me to manage the side effects of my cancer and calm the mounting anxiety that accompanies chronic illness.

Now, at the age of 52, I feel a remarkable sense of resilience in my body and mind. Yoga and meditation have infused my life with happiness, optimism, and a deep appreciation for the abundance that surrounds me.