3 Benefits of Yoga for Senior Citizens

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3 Benefits of Yoga for Senior Citizens
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• If youre a newcomer to the world of
  exercise then the sheer amount of types can be a
  little daunting at first glance. While many
  exercises claim that everyone can join in and
  find something which appeals to their needs,
  genres which truly embody this togetherness
  sense. Yoga is one of the types of exercise which
  caters to all generations without lacking a full
  experience.

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• One way in which yoga has gained an intense
  following across all age groups is its ability to
  give senior citizens a safe and effective program
  to keep them active as well as help to alleviate
  common issues which become more apparent as we
  age. There are countless benefits seniors can
  gain from regular yoga participation, but below
  weve selected three top benefits to consider if
  youre looking for a program which gives you a
  total workout without pushing too far then check
  out our list below to learn more.

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Arthritis Treatment

• Yoga offers both mental relaxation as well as
  physical fitness. For seniors suffering with pain
  such as arthritis or limited mobility, yoga might
  be the perfect remedy to help in minimizing the
  effects of arthritis. Different types of yoga re
  especially helpful to those with arthritis, such
  as restorative yoga. Gentle poses modified to
  meet your needs can help decrease inflammation
  and ease suffering.

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• Arthritis is a widespread issue which impacts
  a majority of people as they age. Starting a
  daily regimen of yoga a program which can often
  be modified to accommodate your needs is a
  great way to not only help your arthritis
  symptoms, but slow down its progression.

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Increased Flexibility

• Remaining flexible as we grow older is a
  vital part of remaining mobile. Senior citizens
  are often prone to encountering mobility issues
  as they age which means a variety of health
  problems can arise. These can include arthritis,
  weakness, muscle pain, as well as falls from
  lowered coordination.

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• Weekly or daily yoga classes can improve your
  mobility to prevent possible falls, as well as
  increase flexibility. Being active as a senior
  citizen is what can keep your mental health high
  as well as physical health in a positive stat.
  Gaining more flexibility with yoga can be a major
  benefit in helping you maintain a fit and active
  lifestyle no matter what age you are.

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Sense of Community

• This benefit on the list might seem a little
  different than the above two for good reason. A
  major benefit for the elderly thats often
  overlooked is a sense of community within yoga.
  Weekly classes can lead to a feeling of family
  amongst your classmates. One major hurdle which
  many seniors face as they age is a sense of
  isolation.

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• To combat this loneliness, joining a yoga
  class can open new doors and a new community.
  Forming relationships in your class can help
  improve your overall mental wellbeing. Connecting
  with fellow classmates can develop new
  friendships which can lead to activities outside
  of yoga class as well. Inside the class your yoga
  family can inspire you to try new poses and moves
  you never thought was possible before. A sense of
  community in your senior yoga class can boost you
  to reach your goals and create new ones.

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• Interested in learning more about our yoga
  classes? We would love to see you at our studio,
  contact us at 703-887-9574 to book a slot. Also
  check us out our 4 for 40 new student special
  thats available for a limited time.
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