Exercise and healthy eating are the cornerstones of longevity. But to fully enjoy life in our golden years, focusing on improving and maintaining flexibility is also vital.
Yoga is an excellent form of exercise for people of all ages, and the benefits are astounding. For seniors especially, integrating yoga into any exercise plan can be life-changing.
Chair yoga — or yoga that can be done while seated in a chair — helps turn back the clock and provides years of additional active living. It’s also a safer alternative to standard yoga.
The best part: anyone can enjoy its benefits, even with limited mobility.
What does a chair yoga program for seniors look like?
Basic exercises
Most regular yoga poses and movements can be converted to chair yoga, ensuring safety while providing a path to stronger muscles and enhanced mobility.
Like any exercise plan, consistency is key. Some of the most common and effective chair yoga poses are:
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), regularly practicing yoga — including chair yoga — can result in a long list of positive health benefits.
Those include:
As part of Tanner Health System, The Birches on Maple offers residents access to the evidence-based programs of the health system’s Get Healthy, Live Well — including yoga, tai chi and others.
Get Healthy, Live Well’s programs are designed to help improve mobility, balance, prevent or manage chronic disease and more.
Be sure to check Tanner’s Classes and Events calendar for upcoming opportunities throughout west Georgia, east Alabama and on-site at The Birches on Maple.
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