| Many people still associate yoga with a bohemian life | | | | done it before. Some of the exercises are very |
| style. Other people believe it is part of a specific | | | | tricky and you can easily get hurt if it is not done |
| religion and are scared to engage in it. Contrary to all | | | | correctly. Certain exercises should also not be done |
| these beliefs yoga is an excellent form of physical | | | | by elderly people, especially if you never did it before. |
| activity that can be done by anyone. | | | | - Find a yoga class with a knowledgeable instructor |
| Yoga is a low impact form of exercise and while it is | | | | that knows how to assist older people. For those |
| far from being easy, there are many exercises that | | | | who can afford a personal trainer there are yoga |
| would suit elderly people. Staying fit in your later | | | | trainers that will come to your house. On the other |
| years is just as important as it is for younger people. | | | | hand, being part of a yoga class can be much more |
| Many illnesses such as high blood pressure, arthritis | | | | fun than doing it alone. |
| and rheumatism can be aggravated by a lack of | | | | - A good yoga mat is all you need before starting |
| exercise. Weight gain can also be prevented. | | | | this activity. Gyms or community centers offering |
| Yoga focuses a lot on breathing which is an excellent | | | | these classes might have mats available. |
| way to relax and calm the mind. There are, however, | | | | - Never do anything that causes pain or if you feel |
| a few things to keep in mind before you start yoga | | | | uncomfortable rather stop doing the specific pose. An |
| training. | | | | injury can take long to heal, especially when you are |
| - Older people who have done yoga before and who | | | | older. |
| are familiar with the processes should be able to | | | | You can speak to anybody who does yoga regularly |
| continue doing it on their own. It is important to | | | | and no matter if they are 15 or 90 years old, they |
| remember as you get older you might not be able to | | | | will all tell you how well they feel after a yoga |
| everything the way you could when you were | | | | session. It has nothing to do with achieving a specific |
| younger. If you push yourself too much you can | | | | pose, but more with the relaxation that comes from |
| easily get hurt. | | | | the breathing and stretching. |
| - Don't attempt yoga on your own if you have never | | | | |