You're never too old to reap the rewards of yoga! & Share this with the senior citizens in your life to encourage them to start!

1 INCREASED FLEXIBILITY - Yoga practice increases the flexibility of the practitioner.
Seniors with increased flexibility may have a decreased rate of injury due to falls, and they can recover more quickly from other injuries or pain.

2 BETTER BALANCE - Naturally, balance decreases with age but when seniors participate in yoga, they're actively working on their balance, even if they're not standing on one foot during the Tree Pose. Seniors with better balance are less likely to fall.

3 INCREASED STRENGTH & ENDURANCE - Yoga, while gentle and beginner-friendly, is intensely focused on building strong muscles. Participating in yoga can increase strength and endurance for all parts of the body. which can lead to a healthy body mass index and efficient metabolism.

4 MORE BODY AWARENESS - Throughout each yoga class, seniors are cued to pay attention to specific parts of their bodies. This body awareness can translate to decreased falls, as well as increased awareness of when they're fatigued or ill.

5 HIGHER BRAIN ACTIVITY - Taking a yoga class brings more than just physical benefits. Most yoga asanas, or poses, involve reaching an arm across the body, which is called "crossing the midline" and has shown to increase brain activity and coordination.

6 DECREASED PAIN - For many senior yogis, regular classes mean decreased pain. People living with arthritis may enjoy classes in a slightly heated room, while those living with chronic back pain can find relief thanks to better posture and alignment.

Always consult a doctor before starting any physical regimen to know your limits, especially if the practitioner has other health pre-existing health conditions.