“Yoga Se Hoga”. Sounds familiar? It is one of the most common sayings you must have heard many people say! Yoga not just stimulates you physically, but also rejuvenates you mentally and spiritually. No wonder, it’s been practised all over the world and is considered as one of the best workouts.
For the elders especially Yoga is extremely helpful since it does not cause too much physical strain on the body and refreshes the mind, body, and soul, also leaving the skin looking youthful and fresh. We have listed down a few quick yoga exercises seniors can try out at any point of the day to keep those ailments away.
According to Yoga expert, Rohit Yadav from one of the most popular Yoga studios, Aum Yoga Shala, based in Gurgaon, “Yoga is beneficial because when we practice yoga we inhale more oxygen compared to normal activities or any other form of exercise and it also helps you to improve your posture because during Yoga we move our body in all directions.”
Here are a few exercises and tips seniors can inculcate in their daily routine:
1. Neck rotation ( clock and anti-clockwise )
This is the simplest exercise that can be done every morning once you wake up. Neck rotations help release tension and also prevent any heaviness and stiffness in the head, neck, and shoulder area.
2. Tadasana ( mountain pose )
Tadasana or the mountain pose is one of the most beneficial Yoga postured for seniors and comes with many benefits. It helps to relieve certain pains that develop due to old age, while improving digestion, increasing the rate of blood circulation, and curing acidity. It is also very simple to implement and takes merely 20 minutes a day and trust us, it is a great way to start your daily regime.
4. Kapalbhati pranayama
Popularised by world-famous Baba Ramdev, Kapalbhati is one of the most powerful breathing techniques that is not just helpful for seniors but one and all. The main action of exhalation that is performed during Kapalbhati has a purifying effect on the nerves and the pranic nadis that helps calm both the mind and body releasing stress. It also helps in achieving a great body tone and improves the digestive system.
6. Aum chanting
If you want to start your day on a positive and fresh note, then Aum chanting is the best way to do so. Apart from creating positive vibes, it increases concentration and helps the mind rest in a peaceful state. Physically, it helps to decrease blood pressure and heart ailments.
7. Baddha Konasana (Butterfly pose)
An excellent Yoga position to rid yourself of ailments related to digestive issues and to help with the process of menopause, Baddha Konasana should be practised daily by seniors. It helps in calming one’s mind and keep mild depressive thoughts away. It is also highly practised in many Yoga studios and is a very popular exercise recommended by Yoga teachers.
8. Shavasana (Corpse Position)
To end your Yoga routine in a healthy way, it should be followed by Shavasana or the Cobra pose. Some of the benefits are that it cures insomnia and also has a preventive effect on those who have diabetes, constipation, and stress-related issues.
Best Yoga Studios in Delhi-NCR
Although there are many studios now in Delhi-NCR where they teach Yoga, a few of the recommended and popular ones are
- Aum Yoga Shala located in areas all over Delhi-NCR.
- Soul To Sole Studio with young and vibrant instructors who will make sure you feel as energetic as a 25-year-old and is based in Gurgaon as well as South Delhi.
- Art Of Living Yoga And Meditation Centre, which is a world-famous institution for spiritual and physical cleansing of the body. It is located in Sreshtha Vihar, Delhi.
- Patanjali Arogya Kendra that is a yoga and ayurvedic centre which not only provides Yoga sessions but also dabbles in Ayurvedic healing. The Yoga centre is based in Dayanand Vihar, Delhi.
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