YOGA FOR SENIORS
What are some of yoga's benefits?
Reduce Stress
Lose Weight
Improve Balance
Increase Flexibility
Decrease Pain
Tell me more!
Yoga's benefits are numerous. Whether you suffer from arthritis orosteoporosis, yoga
can improve your condition. Back problems and balance issues improve dramatically!
Whatever your
current status, be sure to include a yoga class in your routine.
Through yoga
you will learn to:
*strengthen the core for better balance
*reduce pain by increasing flexibility
*improve strength through targeted postures
*increase flexibility for a full range of motion
*reduce stress through efficient breathing techniques
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How to start:
If you are new to a yoga practice, it is best to seek out a teacher who is
trained in yoga for seniors. Practice can be limited to just a chair for support and balance.
Poses can also be done on the floor if mobilty allows it.
Your options for classes also include water yoga with gentle flowing movements
performed in the peaceful environment of the water.
Water's benefits, support and fluidity allow for soft movement
that caresses and eases.
Yoga can dramatically increase your range of motion, improve your balance and
reduce pain.
