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Empowering, Strenthening & Inspiring Seniors through Yoga

Move Mountains

author
Debbie Russo
28 November, 2018
Mountain pose or in Sanskrit, “Tadasana” is literally standing still and one of the first poses yoga students will learn. As the name suggests, this pose brings you the grounding and firmness of a mountain. Mountain Pose is an essential starting point for several other standing yoga postures,...

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Ease into Your Practice

author
Debbie Russo
08 November, 2018
It's never too late to enjoy the many health benefits of yoga. Senior yoga is designed specifically for individuals ages 50 and up, as well as those who live each day with chronic health issues. If practiced regularly, senior yoga is guaranteed to increase your mobility, inspire tranquility, and...

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How to Prevent Colds/Flu this Season

author
Debbie Russo
24 October, 2018
We tend to eat and drink less as we age and it is crucial that we maintain high levels of vitamin C, E, beta-carotene & zinc for good health. So especially around cold and flu season, try and bulk up on healthy, vitamin enriched fruit and vegetables. All people, but especially seniors, need...

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Beautiful Soul

author
Debbie Russo
12 October, 2018
Everyone would like to age with as much strength and beauty as possible and now multiple studies confirm what we have known for a long time: the practice of yoga has a remarkable impact on physical and mental health - and spiritual well-being - as we grow older. Yoga is an empowering resource in...

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Yoga for Lower Back Pain

author
Debbie Russo
14 August, 2018
The lower back, or the lumbar region, can be an area that often gets sensitive for most of us at some point in our lives. Pain in the lower back can seriously affect your mood and your day. Caring for your back means developing healthy postural and movement habits and practicing postures and...

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Yoga for Balance

author
Debbie Russo
10 July, 2018
Developing and maintaining balance is crucial as we age, as our balance gradually worsens with time. This can lead to falls and, in our later years, fractures. Each year, over 50% of people over the age of 80 suffer a fall, and injuries resulting from these falls are the number one cause of...

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Not Just for Millennials ~ Yoga is for SENIORS

author
Debbie Russo
18 June, 2018
The best thing about yoga is that every individual's practice is determined by them. We discover our limits and often sometimes end up surprising ourselves. Yoga is for everyone, and we are never too old to start a yoga practice. Whether on a mat or a chair, our bodies gain flexibility,...

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Sensational Standing Poses

author
Debbie Russo
15 May, 2018
Standing poses help strengthen the body and fortify the spirit. They energize us physically, mentally, and emotionally. Standing poses coach us into be strong and flexible simultaneously. Through practicing standing poses regularly, we are able to face our daily challenges - both internally and...

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Practice with Care

author
Debbie Russo
17 April, 2018
One of the most important things to remember when attending a Senior Yoga class is to have communication with your yoga instructor. I always ask my students to tell me of any medical issues they have. Yoga is physically demanding, but if we listen to our bodies, we can modify our poses to...

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Yoga for your Knees

author
Debbie Russo
04 April, 2018
Knee problems come in many different forms and are caused by different things. However, one thing that most knee problems have in common is that the real problem is in the hips, ankles, or feet, and the knee takes the brunt of it. You can strengthen your quadriceps and the muscles around your...

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At Senioryoga.com, we believe that seniors are relevant and important people, deserving of respect of capable of creating big dreams. We empower seniors to stay active - mentally, physically, and in the community.

Seniors face increasing challenges as time goes on, and big life changes. A yoga practice can help to maintain functional strength, healthy range of motion, and a positive stress-response.

Health is multi-faceted - the heart and soul must be nurtured as well as the body. At Senioryoga.com, we teach Senior and those who love and work with them how to attain happier, healthier lives, right now, through the practice of yoga.

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