Seniors Yoga

Suitable for those who:

• • Are over 60 years old
  • Have limited mobility
  • Want to improve health, wellness and fitness
  • Want to be part of a like minded community.

Benefits include:

• • • Improved balance
      • A 2022 study with over 500 participants investigated the value of Yoga as an exercise method for Seniors over 65 years of age found that it was an effective method of intervention to improve balance and thus prevent falls.
    • Decreased risk of falls and injuries
      • Almost one in three seniors aged 65 and older fall at least once a year. These accidents may cause life-changing injuries, so avoiding falls is a top priority for many older adults. A 2020 study found that practicing yoga reduces the number of falls by around 25%.
    • Reduced joint pain and stiffness
      • A 2022 study into The Effect of Meditation, Mindfulness, and Yoga in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis found that yoga helps to keep your joints limber and reduces inflammation, joint pain, stiffness, and swelling.
    • Increased flexibility
      • Flexibility is among the many benefits you gain from yoga that can make it easier to handle everyday movements, like bending down to tie your shoes or pick something up.
    • Better cardiovascular health
      • Clinical research published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology in 2014 found that found yoga had a significant impact on cardiometabolic risk factors compared to doing no exercise at all.
    • Enhanced mental well-being
      • A 2021 study into healthy aging found that Yoga is shown to have positive neurological effects and mental health benefits.
    • Improved quality of sleep
      • Elderly populations often report having sleep disturbances. These disturbances range from snoring to insomnia to restless leg syndrome (RLS), which can affect one’s overall quality of life. Preliminary research has shown that elderly people who do yoga regularly have both improved quality of sleep and improved overall quality of life.

Most of the classes at Qi are suitable for seniors, however we do have two kinds of classes specifically dedicated to Senior’s to ensure that you recieve the best possible care:

Over 60’s Yoga: Is a gentle Hatha Yoga style of class with plenty of time for relaxation.
Suited to beginners to experienced students.

Mature and Motivated: Again a gentle class, with plenty of modifications to suit individual needs and limitations. In the Hatha Yoga style with a focus on mobility and movement.
Suited to beginners to experienced students.