Yoga for Seniors
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Transform Your Life as a Senior with Yoga at Manitou Fitness
Yoga is not just a physical practice; it's a gateway to a healthier, happier you. Explore the manifold benefits of yoga that extend far beyond the mat:
1. Enhance Strength, Balance, and Flexibility
Experience the magic of slow, deliberate movements and deep, rejuvenating breaths. These elements increase blood flow, warm up muscles, and empower your body with newfound strength.
Try it: The Tree Pose
Balance on one foot while gently placing the other on your calf or above the knee, never on the knee itself. Focus on a point in front of you as you hold the pose for one transformative minute.
2. Bid Farewell to Back Pain
Yoga is a trusted ally for those seeking relief from back pain. It rivals basic stretching in its ability to ease discomfort and enhance mobility, particularly for those with lower back pain. The American College of Physicians champions yoga as a frontline solution for chronic low back pain.
Try it: The Cat-Cow Pose
Begin on all fours, aligning your palms under your shoulders and knees under your hips. Inhale, allowing your stomach to descend toward the floor, and exhale as you draw your navel towards your spine, arching your back like a graceful cat stretching.
3. Alleviate Arthritis Symptoms
Discover the soothing power of gentle yoga. Studies by Johns Hopkins revealed that it can reduce the discomfort of tender, swollen joints, providing solace for those with arthritis.
4. Nourish Your Heart
Yoga's soothing embrace not only calms the mind but also benefits your heart. Regular practice reduces stress levels and body-wide inflammation, fostering heart health. It addresses factors contributing to heart disease such as high blood pressure and excess weight.
Try it: The Downward Dog Pose
Find your way to all fours, tuck your toes under, and raise your sitting bones to form a graceful triangle. Maintain a gentle bend in your knees, lengthen your spine, and let your energy flow.
5. Embrace Serenity and Sweet Dreams
A bedtime yoga routine can transform your nights. It prepares your mind and body for peaceful slumber, ensuring you fall asleep and remain asleep.
Try It: The Legs-Up-the-Wall Pose
Sit with your left side against a wall, then gently turn to lift your legs to rest against the wall. As you relax, find comfort with your back on the floor and your sitting bones near the wall. Stay in this restful pose for 5 to 15 minutes.
6. Ignite Your Energy and Spirits
Experience a surge of both mental and physical energy, heightened alertness, and a reduction in negative emotions as you commit to a yoga routine.
7. Master the Art of Stress Management
According to the National Institutes of Health, yoga offers a treasure trove of benefits. Scientific evidence supports its role in stress management, mental health, mindfulness, healthy eating, weight loss, and high-quality sleep.
Try It: Corpse Pose (Savasana)
Lie down with your limbs gently extended from your body, palms facing upwards. Embrace tranquility as you breathe deeply, holding this pose for 5 to 15 minutes.
8. Connect with a Supportive Community
Participating in yoga classes cultivates a sense of belonging, reducing loneliness and fostering group healing and support. Even in one-on-one sessions, you're recognized as a unique individual, heard, and actively engaged in crafting a personalized yoga plan.
9. Elevate Self-Care to a New Level
Leading institutions like the U.S. military and the National Institutes of Health are acknowledging the scientific validation of yoga's role in healthcare. Countless studies underscore yoga's advantages in various specialties, from arthritis and women's health to chronic pain and more.
At Manitou Fitness, yoga is not just a practice; it's a journey towards holistic well-being. Join us and experience the transformative power of yoga in every aspect of your life!
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| Date Added | 2019-09-26 |
| Product Id | 10479544 |
