The beauty of yoga is it's adaptability. Everyone can do yoga because, whether you're a beginner or advanced practitioner, yoga is essentially about moving your body within your own comfortable range of motion, and learning how to safely and effectively increase your strength, flexibility, and balance.
As we age our bodies change and so do our health needs. Yoga for Seniors is a gentle approach that adapts the practice so it is safe for people with limited joint mobility due to arthritis or surgery, cardiovascular conditions such as high blood pressure, and those with generally a smaller range of motion.
Depending on your level of health, strength, and flexibility, you might be comfortable taking a regular yoga class, but if you have difficulty getting onto and off the floor, you should consider giving Chair Yoga a try.
Instead of sitting on the floor on yoga mats, in Chair Yoga modified yoga poses are practiced while sitting in a chair. Some standing poses are done with the aid of the chair for extra balance and support. It's a fun and effective way to keep active!
Recently, Chair Yoga has become quite popular with residents living in Retirement Homes. I have taught at several different retirement and long-term care residents and seen tremendous results. My oldest (and very vibrant) student was 96 years old and loved it!
For more information on the classes I teach for seniors please contact me.