Yoga for Older Adults
If you’re thinking about practicing yoga, keep the following tips in mind the following tips that were developed by Go4Life from the National Institute on Aging at NIH:
Put safety first. Yoga is generally safe in healthy people. However, if you have special health considerations such as a joint replacement, arthritis, balance problems, high blood pressure, glaucoma, or other health issues, talk with your health care provider before starting yoga. Start with an appropriate yoga class—such as one called Gentle Yoga or Seniors Yoga—in order to get individualized advice and learn correct form
Look for a well-trained instructor who’s attentive to your