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Fitness & Health : Yoga Poses and Exercises for Seniors
The tradition of yoga as a means for healthy living and spiritual fitness is more than 5,000 years old, but the last ten years have seen a sharp increase in the number of people learning about its benefits and utilizing its practices. Though the roots of yoga lie in philosophy and meditation, yoga as a form of fitness is extremely useful and beneficial for everyone, especially seniors who want to maintain some flexibility and muscle strength as they age.
In this free video clip series, our expert will demonstrate and explain a wide variety of yoga poses and exercises, including stretches and flexibility routines designed for seniors. Learn how to use the ball to assist with poses, use props to maximize the benefits of the routines, and perfect numerous yoga poses such as the corpse pose, locust and plank pose.
Credit: http://www.expertvillage.com/interviews/yoga-seniors.htm
In this free video clip series, our expert will demonstrate and explain a wide variety of yoga poses and exercises, including stretches and flexibility routines designed for seniors. Learn how to use the ball to assist with poses, use props to maximize the benefits of the routines, and perfect numerous yoga poses such as the corpse pose, locust and plank pose.
Credit: http://www.expertvillage.com/interviews/yoga-seniors.htm