The Bottoms Down Story
Bottoms Down makes yoga truly accessible - offering supportive, senior-led chair yoga classes online for those seeking a safe, empowering, and flexible wellness experience, all from the comfort of home.
In 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic became a reality in the U.S., Carol (Yogi) and her husband Mickey (Nerdi) found themselves quarantined at home. For years, they had talked about creating chair yoga classes online once Mickey retired. At the urging of a close friend, they looked at each other and said, why not now? The time just seemed right.
They cleared out Mickey’s home office, set an iPad on a music stand, and Carol began live-streaming classes on Facebook in front of a wall of bookshelves. Those first recordings were uploaded to a brand-new YouTube channel they named Bottoms Down, a playful nod to bringing yoga down to a chair.
From those humble beginnings, Bottoms Down has grown into something much bigger: a professional, senior-led community where yoga is for real people, taught by real people. No pressure. No pretzels. Just real yoga that meets you where you are.
Today, Donki Studios, the in-house production arm of Bottoms Down, uses professional multi-camera equipment and Hollywood-grade editing tools to create classes that stream beautifully on your TV, transforming your living room into a personal wellness space. With most people practicing solo at home, our classes make self-care feel private yet connected, personal yet shared.
And because life doesn’t run on a studio schedule, Bottoms Down classes are designed with freedom to move, on your terms. Whether you’ve just rolled out of bed or are winding down at night, our short, effective sessions fit into your day without overwhelming it.
What started as a quarantine project has grown into a trusted wellness destination. Alongside free classes on YouTube, Bottoms Down is expanding to offer:
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An improved website with a FREE Wellness Community membership
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Scheduled livestreams with live chat for real-time connection
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A Class Video Selector to help you find your perfect session
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Expanded content from Lifestyle Medicine physicians and wellness professionals
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Streaming options on Roku, Fire TV Sick, and Apple TV
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Programs designed for Senior Living Facilities
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An interactive subscription to help sedentary office workers reduce stress and recharge
Bottoms Down is proud to be built for beginners, loved by lifelong movers. Whether you’re brand new to yoga or returning after years away, our mission is simple: to make wellness accessible, approachable, and sustainable.
We are deeply grateful for our YouTube supporters, Wellness Community members, and future subscribers who make this journey possible. You are the reason Bottoms Down exists, and why it continues to grow.
Namaste.