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5 Benefits of Lavender Essential Oil

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Debbie Russo
13 March, 2019
1. Better sleep quality Lavender oil is well known for its calming effects, which helps induce sleep. Research has now shown that lavender essential oil can significantly improve sleep quality. Add a few drops of lavender oil to your pillow every night before bed and experience its dreamy...

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Seated Poses

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Debbie Russo
31 January, 2019
It may be cold outside, but that's no reason not to stretch! Attached are 7 yoga poses you can do in a chair in the privacy of your own home. Please use a sturdy chair that you feel safe in. Do not use office chairs with wheels or anything that moves. Be sure to start off each new pose by...

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How Yoga Helps with Type 2 Diabetes

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Debbie Russo
17 January, 2019
Many of my students express that they immediately start to feel better after a single yoga session. Their energy level is increased and stress level decreased. However, changes in blood pressure, weight, and especially glucose management, comes with practice, patience, and more practice. People...

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Take a Load Off & Elevate

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Debbie Russo
12 December, 2018
Putting your feet up above the level of your heart improves your circulation by taking the pressure off the veins and legs. It gives your veins a break from the pressure of the day as blood flow moves away from the legs and courses through the rest of your body. It also helps you relax....

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Move Mountains

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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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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