Yoga for senior citizens – gentle mobility with chair yoga & Iyengar yoga

With age, mobility, strength and balance change. At the same time, the desire for peace, stability and inner well-being grows. Yoga for senior citizens offers a particularly mindful path here – especially through chair yoga and the precise method of Iyengar Yoga.

Why yoga is so valuable in old age

Regular, adapted yoga can help older people to

• maintain joint mobility

• gently strengthen muscles

• improve balance and coordination

• relieve tension and back and neck pain

• positively influence breathing, circulation and the nervous system

• experience more peace, joie de vivre and independence in everyday life

Particularly important: Iyengar Yoga can be individually adapted at any time – regardless of fitness level or physical limitations.

Chair yoga for seniors – safe and suitable for everyday use

In chair yoga, many exercises are performed while seated or with stable support. This allows for gentle practice even with limited mobility.

Advantages of chair yoga for seniors:

• Low risk of falling

• Relief for knee and hip joints

• Safe support during balance exercises

• Participation even with physical complaints

Even simple movements and breathing exercises can noticeably promote energy, relaxation and body awareness.

Iyengar Yoga – precise alignment & supported practice

Iyengar Yoga is characterised by a particularly clear, therapeutic approach:

• precise alignment of the asanas

• slow, controlled movements

• use of aids such as chairs, straps, blocks or blankets

• holding positions for longer to stabilise

• conscious connection of breathing, concentration and bodywork

This method enables older people to exercise safely and effectively – even if they have existing health problems.

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Short sequence for older yoga practitioners

Iyengar Yoga mit Stuhl für Ältere.

Arme heben und die Wirbelsäule längen.

Finger verschränken und Arme strecken.

Arme heben und Körperseiten strecken.

Aufrecht stehen in Tadasana.

Wirbelsäule strecken mit Stuhl.

Beine strecken im Ausfallschritt.

Beide Beine strecken, Wirbelsäule heben.

Vorwärtsstreckung mit Stuhl.

Adho Mukha Shvanasana mit Stuhl.

Drehung mit Stuhl.

Elleenbogen weiten und drehen.

Unterstützte Vorbeuge mit Stuhl.

Pavanmuktasana mit Stuhl.

Health benefits of Iyengar Yoga in old age

Many practitioners report the following benefits from regular practice:

• less back and joint pain

• better posture and mobility

• positive effects on stress, sleep and the nervous system

• greater inner peace, clarity and confidence in one's own body

• Iyengar Yoga can thus become an important part of healthy ageing and quality of life.

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Yoga with Claudia – in Munich, Bernried & online

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