| One is never too old for yoga. Yoga is so beneficial to | | | | For a little advanced yoga for one that can stand is |
| one's health it is wonderful when folks perform it. | | | | the Tree Pose. One will stand with their feet together. |
| There is yoga for the elderly to perform. To be safe | | | | Arms should be at the sides. Next bend the right leg at |
| for those in wheelchairs the yoga may be performed | | | | the knee joint, the sole of the foot should go inside of |
| right from the wheelchair or other type of chair. | | | | the left thigh. Try to bring the foot up as high as one is |
| When performing yoga for the elderly deep breathing | | | | able. |
| is important. Deep breathing will help with the blood | | | | Continue to balance on the left foot. Once you feel |
| flow in one's body. Take three deep breaths before | | | | confident enough, bring both arms over the head. Join |
| starting the yoga for the elderly. | | | | palms together with straight elbows. At first try to hold |
| Next have the elderly slowly raise the right hand up | | | | for three breaths, then five breaths and finally up to |
| five times. As the right hand is rising, remind the elderly | | | | ten breaths. |
| person to breath in deep. When the elderly person | | | | Lastly, have the elderly folks bring both of their hands |
| lowers his/her hand, he/she should slowly purse their | | | | together right in front of their heart. The hands should |
| lips and breath out. Repeat with the left hand. | | | | be in the praying position. The elderly can now say, |
| If one is able to stand for yoga a chair may be used | | | | "namaste" and bow. When saying this, the person or |
| to help with balance. A big reason to perform yoga | | | | persons know the yoga session for the elderly is over |
| and keep up with yoga is to keep your balance. Yoga | | | | after performing this one or two times. |
| will give you better balance in the long run. If you were | | | | All of these yoga tips for the elderly are excellent for |
| not doing yoga, there may be times where you would | | | | those living at home or even in the nursing home. A big |
| have lost your balance, fallen and broke a bone; but | | | | group can perform these exercises together with a |
| since you perform yoga, you did not fall. This will save | | | | lead person giving instructions. |
| you money, time and healing that may or may not | | | | Yoga will leave one having a feeling of well-being. |
| even occur in your body. | | | | |