"More than a third of Americans who practice yoga are age 50 and older," according to research by yoga therapist Carol Krucoff. Some have been doing yoga for decades. In fact, many seniors continue to ...
As we journey through life, the aging process brings with it a multitude of changes – physically, mentally and emotionally. While some of these changes are inevitable, the practice of yoga offers a ...
If you want the benefits of yoga but are little unsure about your mobility or balance, chair yoga for seniors may be the ideal ergonomic workout for you. You don't have to worry about balancing on one ...
Dear Savvy Senior: I’ve been hearing a lot about chair yoga lately. My New Year’s resolution is to improve my health and get moving again, but I have trouble getting down on the floor. What can you ...
Tampa (BLOOM) – Are you a senior citizen feeling overwhelmed by the aches and pains that come with age? Fear not, yoga is here to save the day! You may think of yoga as a practice for young and ...
Well, a recently published study by Florida Atlantic University professors found seniors don’t necessarily have to be able to pump iron or do aerobics in order to improve their health. Juyoung Park, ...
While teaching a chair yoga class at the Liberty branch of the Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, Mary Brown reminded students that they should listen to their bodies and never do a move that ...
A more gentle form of yoga is catching on in some retirement communities. The yoga mat is replaced by the chair. Sometimes two. Instructor Lakshmi Voelker-Binder says her students can duplicate any ...
Growing older does not mean slowing down. In fact, after 60, staying active becomes more important than ever for maintaining independence, reducing the risk of chronic illnesses, and keeping the mind ...
Spotted on the Chicago Heights calendar: Un-Wine At Our Senior Self-Care Event ...