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Title: HOW CAN SENIOR YOGA HELP ME?


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HOW CAN SENIOR YOGA HELP ME?
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  • For many generations, yoga has existed to help
    exercise the mind, body, and soul.

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  • A holistic way to develop physical, mental,
    emotional, and spiritual well-being, yoga has
    existed in ancient India not only to improve
    flexibility and fitness but also to develop clear
    thinking and a calm demeanor.

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  • Over the years, yoga has also evolved with a wide
    range of styles and exercises targeting various
    age groups from young children to the elderly.

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  • For the past 7 years, PIES Fitness Yoga Studio in
    the West End of Alexandria, Virginia has been
    serving senior clients ever since it offered its
    signature class called My Body Dont Bend the
    Way. Over the years, the Alexandria-based yoga
    studio which also caters to clients in the Del
    Ray, VA area has developed over 30 classes
    accessible to almost everyone especially seniors
    and the elderly. There is a wide range of
    standing, sitting, lying down and chair yoga
    asanas for older clients to choose from.

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  • PIES Fitness Yoga instructors adapt easily to
    senior clients by placing more emphasis on proper
    breathing and awareness of movement while
    respecting the limitations of the body,
    especially for older adults. During the Senior
    Yoga classes, instructors observe and adjust the
    pace to ensure everyone remains safe and
    comfortable while being gently guided to increase
    mobility, strength, flexibility, and balance.

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  • Older clients are often hesitant to try out
    Senior Yoga classes because they dont know where
    to start and how to progress in their exercises.
    Some clients would often share their apprehension
    in taking senior yoga classes because they fear
    that they may get hurt or no longer be able to
    keep up with the pace and difficulty of the
    positions. At our Alexandria studio, PIES Fitness
    Yoga assures senior yoga clients that their
    safety and well-being are always the priority.
    The overall benefits of yoga to the body also
    outweigh whatever risk there is that can also
    happen when a person, for example, does daily
    household chores.

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  • 8 Benefits of Yoga for Seniors and the Elderly
  • 1. Senior Yoga improves balance and stability
  • Yoga is a gentle exercise that effectively
    promotes balance and stability. Yoga provides you
    with a better sense and coordination of your body
    movements. With senior yoga, you can also develop
    good balance techniques and also reduce the risks
    of falling which is among the most common kind of
    fatal and non-fatal injuries of adults over 65
    years old in the United States.

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  • 2. Senior Yoga improves flexibility and joint
    health
  • Stiff joints and muscles are common among the
    elderly. Senior Yoga is a gentle and effective
    way to increase flexibility and introduce a wide
    range of motion. The movements also
    simultaneously loosen and strengthen muscles.
    Seniors with increased flexibility also recover
    quickly from other injuries or pain.

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  • 3. Senior Yoga improves breathing and
    respiration
  • Seniors often experience breathing difficulties
    as they get older. Respiratory systems slow down
    causing negative effects to the aging body.
    Practicing yoga helps seniors become more mindful
    of their breathing. It also teaches specific
    breathing techniques that increase the flow of
    oxygen.

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  • 4. Senior Yoga can lower blood pressure and
    improve cardiovascular health
  • Introducing movements through senior yoga is the
    key to maintaining good blood circulation and
    lowering blood pressure. Several yoga positions
    help in opening up the circulatory system and get
    the blood flowing freely again. Recent studies
    have also shown that yoga reduces oxidative
    stress in the elderly resulting in lower blood
    pressure and better cardiovascular health.

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  • 5. Senior Yoga helps with digestion
  • Some yoga asanas or positions can help you care
    for the health of your colon and prevent future
    issues from appearing. Senior yoga poses also aid
    in digestion and improve physical health related
    to irritable bowel and colon health. It can even
    help address bloating and other stomach problems.

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  • 6. Senior Yoga strengthens the bones and aids
    good posture
  • Gentle yoga poses involving weight-bearing poses
    can help build strength, ease pain, and encourage
    good posture. Aside from improving posture, yoga
    is also a useful addition to your osteoporosis
    treatment plan. It can help to ease symptoms and
    lower your risk of complications. It has also
    helped increase bone density after menopause in
    some yoga practitioners.

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  • 7. Senior Yoga reduces anxiety and encourages
    mindfulness
  • Through meditation and mindful breathing, senior
    yoga encourages you to focus on the present and
    find a sense of peace. Research has recently
    demonstrated that yoga positions aids in lowering
    levels of the stress hormone cortisol and help
    ease symptoms of anxiety and depression.

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  • 8. Senior Yoga promotes better sleep
  • Yoga can help alleviate sleep disturbances, which
    are common complaints among seniors. Many seniors
    struggle with insomnia, which can exacerbate
    other health conditions. Encouraging seniors to
    do yoga could help them fall asleep more quickly
    and improve their quality of sleep through the
    night.

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  • Conclusion
  • The yoga asanas often suggested for an elderly
    person may be the same as those for a younger
    individual. The difference lies in the effort and
    time spent in a posture, and the flexibility
    involved. However, if you have high endurance
    levels, you will be able to perform the
    cardiovascular movements and abdominal exercises
    to satisfaction. At Alexandria, Virginias PIES
    Fitness Yoga Studio, well only make sure that
    all your needs are met.

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  • Come and visit us! Register for one of our
    classes! Book a class and check out our rates!
    We provide classes for clients residing in
    Alexandria, Virginia, and those who live close to
    Del Ray, VA, Old Town Alexandria, and Mount
    Vernon. Aside from Senior Yoga, we also offer
    over 80 yoga and fitness classes for all ages.
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