Post by Dorothyl on Aug 30, 2017 17:15:30 GMT -5
Yoga can improve the lives of people of all ages in a variety of ways, including reducing stress, anxiety and depression, improving performance at work and in sport, reducing risk of heart condition, obesity, diabetes and cancer and speeding up recovery from training. Yoga makes us feel good all-around, improving our sense of well-being and making us feel lighter, more connected to ourselves and appreciative of the important relationships in our lives.
Benefits of Yoga For Seniors
Many of these benefits are no different for seniors (55+). As we get older, muscles tend to stiffen, our joints lose their range of motion and we become more susceptible to chronic problems such as osteoporosis, arthritis and heart disease. Yoga can help slow down the effects of the ageing process by maintaining muscle softness and flexibility, keeping the mind alert and awake, encouraging relaxation and strengthening muscles and joints. Its multi-pronged approach can encourage the body, mind and spirit to remain healthy and strong while reducing the effects of many age-related issues.
If you are a senior, regular yoga practice (2-3 times/week) can play an important part in keeping you healthy, because yoga helps:
Reduce swelling in joints
Increase joint mobility and strength
Improve balance and stability
Reduce chances of having a fall
Improve cardiovascular health
Aid digestion and elimination
Improve sleep
Lower blood pressure and cholesterol
Improve blood flow
Improve mood and well-being
Recovery from surgery
Aid in the grieving process
With depression and anxiety
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