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Until a certain age in life, words like dignity, quality of life, and independence seem to be more suitable for descriptions, or reasons, why independent nations had revolutionary wars, than for senior independence. However, for seniors, these words reflect the need to stay the course of independence.
In some cases, our bodies go on existing, while our physical and mental health is slipping away. We need something that will maintain our health, aside from another prescription, with side effects.
Walking offers many good benefits, but some of us have more wear and tear on the knees, hips, and back, than we would like. We gave up running years ago, and walking is fine, but has to be kept in moderation. We should still walk when, or if, it is possible, but you have to listen to your body and walk accordingly.
Chair Yoga offers a safe, low-impact workout, with cross training benefits that will change your life for the best. Flexibility, mobility, bone density, and strength can all be enhanced with the practice of Chair Yoga.
With flexibility comes “new found” mobility, and this contributes to independence. Many Chair Yoga students start a walking program, or use an exercise bike, elliptical trainer, or tread mill, for enhanced cardiovascular work – shortly after seeing the results of flexibility and mobility.
Fall prevention is also covered in most Chair Yoga classes. Most of us realize the potential consequences of falling down, with bones that are not as pliable as they used to be. We all know how devastating a broken hip can be. Therefore, balancing exercises are covered, and students are reminded to work on balancing at home.
At home, the walls, and your kitchen counter, can also be used for sturdy props when working on balancing exercises. You should also be aware that some prescriptions will affect your balance. This is one more good reason to talk to your doctor, or pharmacist, about the side effects of any prescription.
You can also research any prescription’s side effects on the Internet, by going to a search engine and entering the name of the product in your search. This will take you to the manufacturer’s site, and at the bottom, you will see the possible side effects of that particular prescription.
Getting back to flexibility, mobility, and balance – you can make the most of your life by visiting a local Senior Center or Yoga studio to inquire about Chair Yoga classes. Some classes are also a mix of disciplines, and may be labeled as stretch, wellness, or stretch and tone classes.
If possible, try a class to see if it fits your needs. You will start feeling the results in a week or two and make the most of your life, right now. No matter how much time we have left, we all want to remain independent and keep our dignity intact.
© Copyright 2005 – Paul Jerard / Aura Publications
Paul Jerard is the director of Yoga teacher training
at Aura in RI. He’s a master instructor of martial
arts and Yoga. He wrote: Is Running a Yoga Business Right for You? For Yoga students wanting to be a Yoga
teacher. http://www.yoga-teacher-training.org
Chair Yoga has become more popular in senior centers, but can also be found in nursing homes, physical rehabilitation units, adult day care centers, and some Yoga studios. However, the vast majority of us will attend a Chair Yoga class in a senior center.
You should consult your family physician and get the “go ahead,” before starting any exercise program. If possible, visit, or call the senior center, to find out about their policies and general guidelines. When it is your first class, it is a good idea to get into the front row, so you can clearly see and hear your Yoga teacher.
When you need extra advice, or have a particular health condition, you should talk to your teacher before, or after, the class. Your Yoga teacher will give advice and show modifications, throughout the class, but when you have questions that concern your safety and health, you should ask right away. This is not something that should be put on the “back burner.”
Within the senior center staff structure, there are volunteers, paid staff, and management. They are all extremely helpful. Seek help and you will find an abundance of it. If the business world ran like this, we would all be happy customers.
You don’t have to bring any special equipment to a Chair Yoga class. Most senior centers have more than enough chairs to accommodate everyone. Some Chair Yoga classes do use mats, as well as chairs, but this is more the exception than the rule. If the center uses mats, in part of the class, you will have to take your shoes off.
Most senior centers have hard floors with tile over cement. In this case, you should wear good sneakers, tennis shoes, or aerobic shoes. This will allow your shoes to grip the floor, to prevent potential slipping accidents. It also gives your feet and joints some cushion from the hard surface.
There is no need to buy special clothes. You should wear comfortable clothing that does not restrict your movement.
Don’t wear anything tight around the waist. This will bother your stomach during some of the bending or twisting movements.
You should never push or strain into a Yoga posture. This
can cause a variety of injuries from very slight to serious. Therefore, stay in the “comfort zone.” No one really knows how your body feels, except you.
If the class is large, it will be held in a large room, like a dining hall. Expect some distractions, with people coming, and going, from different activities, within the senior center. This is not ideal for meditation, but the physical rewards, and new friends you gain, will make up for it.
© Copyright 2005 – Paul Jerard / Aura Publications
Paul Jerard is the director of Yoga teacher training at Aura in RI. He’s a master instructor of martial arts and Yoga. He teaches Yoga, martial arts, and fitness. He wrote: Is Running a Yoga Business Right for You? For Yoga students wanting to be a Yoga teacher.
http://www.yoga-teacher-training.org
See what regular people like you think of Anne Burnell and the Stronger Seniors Workout Program!
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Suzanne Feather, a health educator for Preferred Care, recently shared various chair exercises with seniors during “10 Minutes to Fitness” at Chapel Oaks at St. Ann’s Community in Irondequoit, New York.
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Stronger Seniors Yoga, modified for the chair was created for Seniors and those with limited mobility. It incorporates all of the benefits of yoga (a healthier, stronger and more relaxed you), without the risk of injury from hyperextension that some beginning yoga programs can cause. Participants receive not only the physical aspects of Yoga (postures), but also the more quiet and meditative aspects of breath awareness, good for increasing oxygen intake and for stimulating the relaxation response.
Stronger Seniors Yoga lets you tune in to your own body’s rhythms, let go of mental stress and muscle tension, and increase flexibility- all at the same time.
Stronger Seniors Yoga is good for what ails you.
Specifically, research shows that yoga helps manage or control anxiety, arthritis, asthma, back pain, blood pressure, carpal tunnel syndrome, chronic fatigue, depression, diabetes, epilepsy, headaches, heart disease, multiple sclerosis, stress and other conditions and diseases.
Stronger Seniors Yoga also improves muscle tone, flexibility, strength and stamina,
reduces stress and tension, boosts self esteem, improves concentration and creativity,
improves circulation, lowers fat and chronically high cortisol levels, stimulates the immune system, and creates sense of well being and calm.
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I love working with seniors! They’re full of enthusiasm and are motivated to push themselves. Each one knows their own limits, and can enjoy working out with the rest. They are like a small community of wonderful people, I’m truly fortunate to be part of their lives!
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Welcome your endorphins! Exercise with Gentle Fitness to activate this hormone. Endorphins relieve pain and offset fatigue. This clip uses 8 of 113 therapeutic exercises (& stretches) in award-winning Gentle Fitness, DVD program for home and community (800-566-7780) Improve circulation and manage diabetes. Ease shoulder pain, back pain, build strength. Smart, beautiful and inspiring, a breath of fresh air for people of all ages. Gentle yoga help for COPD, fibromyalgia, diabetes, arthritis, chronic fatigue, cancer recovery, stroke rehab, mutiple sclerosis .. MS .. Parkinson’s .. PD .. post-surgery, post-polio & other.
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The Stronger Seniors Workout Program is a two video set of chair exercises for older adults or persons recovering from illness or injury. This program is safe, easy to follow, and designed especially for seniors.
These two complete workouts, developed by certified fitness instructor Anne Pringle Burnell, will help you become more flexible, give you a renewed sense of balance and well-being, and increase your strength.
The first video, “Stretch,” consists of exercises designed to move your joints to their fullest range of motion, slow, easy stretches to release tension, and toning exercises for the abdominals and the back.
The second video, “Strength,” will help increase your stamina with aerobic exercises, build strength with the use of small hand weights, and it includes a special section to develop and maintain better balance.
Together, these two videos provide a balanced exercise program for the whole body that will help you remain healthy and independent. With the Stronger Seniors Workout Program you will see real results—strength, flexibility, endurance, and balance . . . all while sitting in your chair.
Learn more at www.strongerseniors.com
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