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Senior Yoga
Did You Know?
Statistics have shown more than 1/4 of people age 65 years or older falls each year.
One of the top reasons is caused by Age-related loss of muscle mass known as Sarcopenia
Sarcopenia has been connected to weakness; fatigue; lower energy levels; and difficulty standing, walking, and climbing stairs. Sarcopenia is more likely to occur in people with chronic diseases and may contribute to a risk of falls, fractures, other serious injuries, and premature mortality. Poor nutrition and lack of exercise can increase the odds of developing sarcopenia. (Read the full article: https://shorturl.at/i2bo2)
The risk of falling and fall-related problems rises with age. This fear may lead the elderly to avoid activities such as walking, shopping, or taking part in social activities….Many older adults fear falling, even if they haven’t fallen before.
Staying active is important to keeping your body healthy!
Why senior ...
Many poses (asana) target the core muscles you use to center your body. Also, you’ll strengthen your static and dynamic balance as you move through various poses.
- Balance is the most important element in practicing yoga, especially vital for seniors to ease daily activities, prevent fails, and increase independence.
Yoga poses stretch different muscles, such as your calves and triceps. You’ll breathe deeply as you hold each pose, increasing blood flow to the muscles and allowing them to stretch.
- Flexibility can make it easier to handle everyday movements, like bending down to tie your shoes or pick something up.
- Almost one in three seniors aged 65 and older fall at least once a year. These accidents may cause life-changing injuries, so avoiding falls is a top priority for many older adults.
- Practicing yoga reduces the number of falls, because yoga strengthens balance and flexibility
- Yoga can keep your joints, limber stay active and one of the BEST way to help reduce inflammation, joint pain, stiffness, and swelling.
- Yoga can significantly decrease blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and heart rate.
(Full article: https://shorturl.at/7uJHd)
- Yoga can also improve your mood and mental health. Seniors who practice yoga once or twice weekly have significantly less anxiety and fewer symptoms of depression.
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Doctor Recommendations: Many doctors and health professionals recommend yoga as a complementary practice for managing stress, improving mental health, and promoting overall well-being According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, about 14.3% of adults in the U.S. practiced yoga in 2017, with the number rising annually. A survey conducted by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health found that 89% of people reported significant reductions in stress levels after practicing yoga regularly.
