WHAT IS YOGA GOOD FOR?

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• Yoga is good for your body because it is a system
  of physical, breathing and meditation exercises
  practiced to promote control of the body and
  mind. 
• According to a Yoga in America study conducted in
  2016, the number of yoga participants has more
  than doubled to 36.7 million in the last decade
  due to the numerous health benefits of yoga.

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• While those who do yoga are often believed to be
  young and flexible, research has shown that 17
  of people who practice it are in their 50s and
  21 are 60 years and above. 
• The growing number of older yoga participants
  point to the fact that yoga may enhance aging,
  considering its numerous benefits.

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• Benefits of Yoga for Seniors
• Senior yoga benefits older people in much the
  same way as the general population. It
  strengthens bones, reduces stress, improves
  sleeping, enhances balance, reduces the risk of
  depression, and alleviates aches and pains.

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• Strengthening of Bones
• Yoga makes bones stronger and reduces the risk of
  osteoporosis which often embrittles and weakens
  bones. Osteoporosis usually occurs when the
  creation of new bone cant match the decrease of
  bone mass and density caused by aging.

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• Reduction of Stress
• Yoga reduces stress and gives you an opportunity
  to relieve tension that has built up in your
  body, such as in your shoulders and upper back.
  It also relieves stress which causes hypertension
  by reducing the number of daily medications.

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• Improvement of Sleeping Habits  
• Good sleep often eludes older people. However,
  yoga improves your sleeping habits. It makes you
  sleep longer and more soundly because of its
  relaxing nature.

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• Enhancement of Balance
• Yoga enhances balance. This is made possible by
  the slow, measured movements of yoga poses which
  can prevent falls known to be the leading cause
  of injury among seniors. Yoga also enhances
  mobility so seniors can move around safely.

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• Reduction of the Risk of Depression
• Yoga lowers the risk of depression since it
  serves as a mood-booster. It combines movement,
  breathing and meditation, all in a bid to enhance
  your wellbeing. Because it is usually done in the
  company of others, yoga helps seniors stay
  socially active.

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• Alleviation of Aches and Pains
• Yoga alleviates aches and pains usually
  associated with aging. It is especially helpful
  for people suffering from osteoarthritis because
  it teaches you how to breathe and relax
  irrespective of the chronic nature of the pain
  you may be experiencing.
• Although there are many types of yoga, all yoga
  sessions are aimed at stretching and flexing
  various muscle groups in order to keep you hale
  and hearty. 

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• For the past seven years, one of Americas finest
  yoga studios, PIES Fitness Yoga Studio, has been
  at the forefront of senior yoga, serving the
  senior population of Alexandria, Virginia and the
  wider DMV metro area. It conducts over 30 yoga
  classes on a weekly basis for both old and new
  clients, with opening check-ins providing a place
  to connect with fellow classmates and build a
  community. 
• Interested in senior yoga? Join PIES senior yoga
  classes today and enjoy the best of Alexandria
  yoga for seniors.