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Yoga for Seniors: Why it’s a Win for Health

Monday 13 January 2025

Yoga for Seniors: Why it’s a Win for Health

Did you know that yoga can give the gift of:
 
🧘‍♂️Reduced joint pain and stiffness: Yoga can help keep joints limber and reduce inflammation.
 
Improved cardiovascular health: Yoga can lower blood pressure, cholesterol, and heart rate.
 
😊Enhanced mental well-being: Yoga can improve mood and reduce anxiety and depression.
 
-Reduced risk of falling: Yoga can improve balance and mobility.
 
😴Improved sleep: Yoga can help seniors fall asleep faster and improve the quality of their sleep.
 
-Improved bone strength: Weight-bearing poses in yoga can help improve bone strength.
 
😮‍💨Reduced stress: Yoga can help soothe the body's fight or flight response during stressful times.
 
-Improved social interactions: Practicing yoga in a group can help seniors stay socially active.
 
🧴Lubricated joints: Yoga can help lubricate joints and stave off disorders like carpal tunnel syndrome and arthritis.
 
Yoga has SO many benefits for Older Adults!!
 
 
 
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