I teach 4 classes for people with Parkinson’s each week, 2 sponsored by the APDA and 2 through this website:
(*Note: all times are in Pacific Time Zone*)
Mondays, 9:30-11 AM
Tuesdays, 1:30-3 PM (FREE through APDA)
Thursdays, 2:30-4 PM
Fridays, 10:30-11:45 AM (Hybrid in-person/online and FREE through APDA)
You need to register for the Monday/Thursday classes through my schedule page and for the Tuesday/Friday classes through the APDA’s website.
CLASSES OFFERED THROUGH MY WEBSITE:
When you register for any Monday/Thursday class through my schedule page, there are a variety of options to choose from to pay for those classes depending on your expected level of participation.
(**NOTE: Once you purchase a membership or package, you must then USE it to sign up for the individual classes you want to take**)
Pay per class: If you just want to buy each class individually without buying a membership or package, it’s $10 per class. Sign up by clicking on any class in my calendar. (GO HERE)
Buy a package: If you plan to be taking only one or two paid classes per month, then buying them as a 10-pack ($80, expires after a year) or 5-pack ($45, expires after a year) might be the most economical. (GO HERE and scroll down to pick your package)
Buy a Monthly Class Membership: If you plan to be taking 3 or more paid classes per month, then buying a Monthly Class Membership may be the most economical ($24/month (first month is $12), charged automatically every month, cancel anytime). (GO HERE)
Buy a Monthly Class & Video Membership: If you want to take 3 or more paid classes per month AND watch an occasional video for a short morning warm-up, afternoon breathing practice, 30 minutes of standing practice on the weekend, etc., then buying a Monthly Class & Video Membership might be your best choice ($30/month (first month is $10), charged automatically every month, cancel anytime). (GO HERE)
Buy a Monthly Video Membership: If you ONLY want to watch videos that come into the Video Library (updated about twice a week) without paying to attend any of the paid classes, you can buy videos individually or buy a Monthly Video Membership ($18/month (first month is $12), charged automatically every month, cancel anytime) (GO HERE)
Buy Videos Individually from my video library (GO HERE)
APDA CLASS INFO:
When you register for the FREE classes through the APDA, you only need to register once in order to get the Zoom link that is used for every Tue/Fri class.
Friday classes are held in-person at the offices of the APDA in Seattle (the address is provided when you register) with a Zoom meeting for people who want to take the class virtually.
Why 90 minutes?
What equipment do I need to do Yoga for PD?
All you need is a computer, tablet, or smartphone (preferably with a camera, though not required), a sturdy chair and a little space around you to move. Additional props might be a strap or belt, a pillow for when we get on the floor, and a yoga mat.
It is helpful to download Zoom here before you attend these classes.
Isn’t yoga only for flexible people?
If you aren’t flexible, yoga is for you! Yoga is for people who want, among other things, to become more flexible. Much of the Yoga for People with Parkinson’s practice is done from a seated position (chair or mobility device), or standing, using a chair back for balance.
I thought yoga was just for women.
Yoga for People with Parkinson’s classes average equal numbers of men and women.
Isn’t Yoga just stretching?
Yoga for People with Parkinson’s classes focus on delivering a well-rounded regimen of stretching, strengthening, and balance exercises. Even students who have practiced yoga before are surprised by the workout they get.
What is an “RYT?”
RYT stands for Registered Yoga Teacher. This indicates a yoga teacher has completed a 200-hour Yoga Alliance registered teacher-training program and has registered him or herself with the Yoga Alliance. Peter is an E-RYT, meaning Experience Registered Yoga Teacher with over 5000 hours of teaching experience, and he has completed two separate 200-hour programs - one at Samadhi Yoga in Seattle from 2009-2010, and one at Seattle Yoga Arts in Seattle from 2012-2013. Peter has also trained and completed certification in PWR!Moves® (Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery) in 2018 and in 2024.
