| There are many benefits that people can achieve | | | | an acquired taste, the more sessions you get in the |
| from practicing yoga, including an increase in overall | | | | more you want to keep going! Keep in mind that |
| muscle tone, greater balance, more strength, and an | | | | there are varying degrees of difficulty found in the |
| improvement in mood. People can benefit from yoga | | | | broad spectrum of choices available out there. |
| by developing an increased muscle tone, greater | | | | It is important to talk to your doctor before starting |
| balance, more strength, and improved mood, and | | | | any new exercise, no matter your age. This is |
| senior citizens are no exception. Every person, | | | | especially important if you are dealing with conditions |
| including those of the older generation, need a little | | | | beyond joint pain. If you have been inactive your |
| help now and then and as the body ages. Every little | | | | doctor may have advice on where to start. Yoga |
| bit can make a big difference in the future and how | | | | may not be advisable for every person, depending |
| that body functions. | | | | on your health history. |
| There are many, many different types of yoga, so it | | | | There are some steps you can take to make yoga |
| is possible for almost everyone to find a style that | | | | work for you. Obviously, the first step is to make a |
| works for them. Through one type, known as | | | | commitment to try it for several weeks and |
| pranayama, lung capacity is increased. This is attained | | | | reevaluate after this time. In the meanwhile, there |
| through an emphasis on breathing exercises. Most | | | | are supplements available on the market that can |
| people are pleasantly surprised to discover that they | | | | help those with joint pain. These supplements have |
| sleep better after they begin doing yoga, particularly | | | | been shown to make a difference in several studies. |
| after engaging in pranayama practice. Seniors are no | | | | One of these is made from cetylated fatty acids and |
| exception, and can reap these benefits just like | | | | is sold under the name of Celadrin. The Journal of |
| anyone else. | | | | Rheumatology published a report showing that the |
| Yoga has a long list of reasons it has become so | | | | cetylated fatty acids, or CFAs, provided an |
| popular. We all have varying levels of stress and | | | | improvement in knee range of motion and overall |
| yoga can help make up for that too, and has a | | | | functions. |
| reputation for helping to promote peace of mind. This | | | | Obviously, joints that are more willing to move and |
| type of exercise will not be a cure-all after one | | | | cooperate are going to feel better about holding |
| session. No matter what type of yoga a person | | | | unfamiliar postures. The ability to get started and |
| chooses to practice, it takes regular practice. The | | | | make a go of yoga can make a big difference on the |
| most benefits can be attained when classes are | | | | success of your efforts. Yoga for seniors is making a |
| attended at least three times a week. This is | | | | difference. The popularity of this choice just goes to |
| definitely an activity that feels better and better the | | | | show how much success people are finding with it. |
| more familiar it becomes. Some people find it to be | | | | |