Chair Yoga & Mobility for Ataxia | July 9th, 2025

For people affected by Ataxia it can be hard to stay mobile when challenged with balance and other neurological issues. This is why Sacred Mountain Yoga is offering this special Chair Yoga and Mobility online series for the global Ataxia community.

This session is accessible for people in chairs and wheelchairs - no previous experience is necessary to attend.

What You Can Expect:
Join Natalie Marnica, founder of Sacred Mountain Yoga, as she leads you through gentle, sit-and-stand chair yoga movements that are designed to help:
• Relieve aches and stiffness
• Reduce muscle tension and promote relaxation
• Improve balance, mobility, and flexibility
• Boost your energy and overall mood

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About Sacred Mountain Yoga:
Our philosophy is simple, if you can breathe you can do yoga. We teach a non-dogmatic, no- fluff approach to yoga. It’s accessible for people in chairs and wheelchairs and no previous experience is necessary to attend. Join Natalie from Sacred Mountain Yoga as she guides you through a simple sit and stand Chair Yoga class to help reduce aches, muscle tension and improve mood.

Sacred Mountain Yoga's philosophy is simple, if you can breathe you can do yoga. They teach a non dogmatic, no-fluff approach to yoga. It's accessible for people in chairs and wheelchairs and no previous experience is necessary to attend.

Join Natalie as she guides you through a simple sit and stand Chair Yoga class to help reduce aches, muscle tension and improve mood.

About the Speaker:

Natalie Marnica
Title: Certified Yoga Therapist
Company: Sacred Mountain Yoga
Company Website: https://www.smyoga.ca/

Natalie Marnica, CYT, is a certified yoga therapist with over 1,000 hours of training and more than a decade of teaching experience. She founded Sacred Mountain Yoga to make movement and wellness accessible to everyone. Through her business, Natalie offers Chair Yoga & Mobility classes, private one-to-one movement and strength coaching (including Steel Mace work), workshops, and virtual seminars tailored to meet the unique needs of her clients.

For 18 years, Natalie was a caregiver to her mother, who had Huntington’s disease. This experience shaped her compassionate and practical approach to teaching, giving her a deep understanding of the physical and emotional challenges faced by those living with chronic conditions and their caregivers.

Natalie’s personal journey with yoga began after a traumatic car accident left her in a cycle of chronic pain and stress. Yoga became her lifeline, helping her break free from pain, rebuild her physical strength, and cultivate emotional resilience. Over the years, yoga has also helped Natalie navigate major depression, anxiety, and the challenges of growing up in a family impacted by Huntington’s disease.

Through her teaching, Natalie shares the tools that have transformed her own life, offering others hope, strength, and a path toward greater well-being. Her lived experiences allow her to connect deeply with her students, creating a supportive and inclusive environment for everyone.