The Benefits of Yoga for Seniors
Kristin McGee, of DoYouYoga states that, "Yoga is incredible for an older population to help them maintain their balance, keep their joints flexible, maintain bone health and muscle mass, as well as learn how to cope with their mental state as they witness their bodies aging.Yoga is great for focus, concentration, and emotional well being. Seniors can benefit tremendously from the practice and it gives them a place to quiet their mind and start to slow down in life.The breath is also key to keeping a young outlook and reducing stress. Deep, full breaths flood the body with oxygen and life force and help us stay young at heart, mind, body, and spirit."
Props: Blanket, Bolster, Mat
MINDFUL YOGA: INTERNAL LIGHT
OPENING/SEATED
Grounding
Seated CNC
Breath of Fire**
Twist w/Hand on Shoulder
TABLETOP
CNC/CP
Bird Dog
Leg up & Over
CP
BELLY/BLANKET
Cobra w/Hiss
Sphinx
Crocodile
BACK
Savasana
Pelvic Tilt
Heel Taps
Legs Up
Supine Twist
Supine Hold
SAVASANA
SEATED
*** There are some restrictions for doing Breath of Fire: While pregnant and menstruating, substitute Long Deep Breathing. If you feel dizzy when practicing Breath of Fire, you should stop and substitute normal breathing. If you suffer from vertigo, you should use caution in practicing this breathing exercise
Be aware when practicing Breath of Fire if you have high blood pressure, heart disease or suffer from stroke or epilepsy. Also, if you have acid or heat related gastric issues such as ulcers you should use caution. (https://www.spiritrisingyoga.org/kundalini-info/breath-of-fire)
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