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05/22/2013

Yoga for Seniors - At the World Partnership Walk

Hi All,

On Sunday, May 26 from 9am to 10am at Metro Hall in Toronto, I will be leading a Yoga segment for Seniors at the World Partnership Walk. Come out and support this amazing event and bring your friends and family.

Here is a selection of exercises to get everyone warmed up for the Walk. These basic moves promote flexibility by loosening the muscles. These movements should be practices slowly with focus on the breath. For anyone with pre-existing condtions or a sedentary lifestyle check with your doctor before starting an exercise program. And most importantly - you know your body best - if it hurts - don't do it.

1. Alternate nostril breathing

Use the thumb of your right hand to block off your right nostril, fingers are pointing straight up like an antennae. Breathe long and deep through the left nostril 1 minute. Switch sides. 1 minute.

2. Neck rolls

Drop your right ear to your right shoulder and inhale as you circle your neck back and inhale as you circle your neck forward. 5 x and then go in the opposite direction 5x.

3. Shoulder Rolls

Roll your shoulders up and back 5x. Roll your shoulders forward. 5x.

4. Tricep Stretch

Bring your left arm up over your head, palm touching the back of your shoulder. Using your right hand, press your elbow back to further the stretch. 1 minute. Switch sides. 1 minute.

5. Chest stretch

Interlace your fingers behind your back. Inhale as you extend your arms up, breath long and deep. Relax the pose and inhale as you bring the arms up again. 3 x

6. Wrist Rotation

Pull the fingers of your right hand back gently with the left hand hold for 10 seconds. Switch sides for ten seconds.

7. Ankle Rotation + Point and Flex

Extend your legs out in front of you, toes pointing toward the sky. Rotate your ankles in one direction, alternatively pointing and flexing your feet to stretch the Achilles tendon. 1 minute. Rotate in the opposite direction. 1 minute.

8. Hip rotation

Stand up slowly and bring your hands onto your hips. Gently rotate your hips in one direction. 1 minute. Rotate in the other direction. 1 minute.

9. Archer Pose

Bring your left foot forward and bend the knee. Bring left arm up and the thumb up. Hold 1 minute. Switch leg and hold for 1 minute.

Looking forward to seeing you on Sunday.

with Love,

Salimah

ps for information on upcoming classes and event - including Yoga for Prosperity and Yogapalooza in Brampton click here

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This is much to do about nothing. Seniors are grown ups and have a right to do headstands and shoulderstands if they wish. Inverted asanas provide innumerable benefits to your health. Inversion can reduce back pain, decompress the spine, stretch muscles, relieve stress, improve circulation, and help maintain a state of functional fitness. If one wants to stand on his head - who cares! Not everyone over 50. 60, or 70 is ready to call it quits.

Posted by: somanabolic | 06/06/2011 at 05:29 AM

Posted by: somanabolic | 06/06/2011 at 05:31 AM

These exercises are good for any age beginner. While there are quite a few healty people out there, there are a lot of not so healthy people also. sometimes starting slow is better

Posted by: Carolyn | 08/10/2011 at 08:42 PM

That is in fact very beneficial for seniors. I will surely teach my parents on the steps above. Thank you!

Posted by: Nikki | 05/19/2012 at 07:44 PM

Oh thanks for this. I'm doing yoga. And this post helped me. Thanks again

Posted by: sembrano | 05/25/2012 at 01:39 AM

This is a great post for seniors who are interesting in the wonderful benefits of yoga. One can extend their life by following these great tips. I am going to show my grandmother this post and go through some of the stretches. I feel that if she follows your stretches, she will be able to improve her quality of life. Thanks for helping me and my grandmother. Keep up the great work!

Posted by: Somanabolic Muscle Maximizer | 09/04/2012 at 09:52 AM

thanks for your comments and glad to know you are taking an active interest in your grandmother's health. often that is enough to make a big difference. being active is one key to quality of life in our later years. not all seniors are alike so go slow and do lots of deep breathing. she will know if she can do more. group classes are also a great idea for socializing too. love, salimah

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