THE ADVANTAGES OF YOGA FOR SENIORS
We have always emphasized on the fact that yoga is good for all ages. The results show better if started at young age, but if not then, you can still practice it now. People of any Caste, Race, Religion, Sex or Age can take up yoga. There can only be profit from it and it can never cause you any harm.
You will only gain from it and not loose anything in life.
It is a wrong notion that you have to give up exercising as you age. Yoga or exercise can keep you younger, both physically and mentally. You must never consider age to be a barrier. Yoga makes life easier to live.
It is necessary to take your doctor’s advice regarding the right poses before trying out yoga. Besides asanas, yoga has various meditation and breathing techniques. The right way to practice three is essential for best results. The exercise for a beginner is usually Pranayam. The exercises are simple and easy to practice. You can also meditate, as it is a great stress buster and can transmit you to a world of peace.
Yoga can cure several illnesses. You can benefit from it by practicing it in a relaxed step-by-step method that can also make it easier. The general guidelines are not to exert yourself, not to stretch too much, to take time and perfect the poses and to be careful that you do not feel pain while exercising.