Chair Pilates and Yoga For Seniors
Benefits of Chair Pilates and Yoga for Older Adults
Gentle Chair Pilates and Yoga for Seniors
The most important thing we can do as we get older is to keep moving and reduce prolonged sitting!
It’s important to encourage our seniors whether it’s a family member, or a friend to keep moving as they get older for many reasons I will explain below.
As we age, our muscles and joints become tight and weak, which affects our walking, balance, and everyday living tasks.
The three important areas of health for seniors are strength work, balance, and fitness (cardiovascular) to maintain a good quality of life.
Seniors Pilates and Yoga is a gentle safe way to move and help improve mobility, flexibility, strength, and balance.
Benefits Of Chair Yoga and Pilates For Seniors
Increased Flexibility
Better Balance
Improved circulation
Better coordination
Stronger back and core
improved posture
Increased confidence
Pilates for seniors or anyone over 65, is low-impact, beginner-friendly, and effective movements using a chair. Chair Pilates and yoga can help manage pains such as arthritis or lower back pains.
Combining yoga and Pilates can provide a complete approach to well-being for seniors. Both yoga and Pilates are adaptable and can suit all abilities, plus you can do in the comfort of your own home.
In this Chair Pilates and Yoga workout for seniors, I start with a gentle cardio warm, then followed by some easy chair Pilates exercises. These exercises will strengthen the hips, knees, legs, and core. Finishing with chair yoga stretches.
Important Tips For Chair Pilates and Yoga to Help Seniors
Engage the core by drawing the navel to the spine and activate the pelvic floor muscle.
Move slowly with each Pilates exercise and Yoga stretches.
Focus on slow even breathing for energy levels.
Rest anytime and listen to your body.
Keep the spine tall when sitting on the chair.
Do you have a tight neck or shoulders? Watch Jodie’s video on neck and shoulder stretches seated on a chair.
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Disclaimer
Kevala Health, recommends that you consult your physician regarding the applicability of any recommendations and follow all safety instructions before beginning any exercise program and watching Kevala Health videos. When participating in any exercise or exercise program, there is the possibility of physical injury. If you engage in this exercise or exercise program, you agree that you do so at your own risk. Thank you - Namaste
Jodie
