Best yoga poses and postures for seniors

yoga poses and postures for seniors

Getting old is not an easy affair, as many of us would have found out the hard way. However, previously we have harped about Yoga being a collective exercise. And interestingly, this collective nature not only covers many faculties but also caters to all ages. So, without further ado, let us check out some Yoga poses that would remarkably jumpstart your rickety bones back to business.

1. Downward Dog Pose

This well-known pose requires you to put your knees below the thigh region (with your heels resting on the floor), while you stretch your arms forward (with the palms resting on the floor). Now, you move up your knees along with lifting up your tailbone, while your heels press more on the ground. This ultimately stretches your rigid body and makes your hamstring more flexible.

2. Wind Release Pose

 ‘Bicycle crunch’ enthusiasts would be somewhat familiar to this back pain correcting posture. The exercise requires you to lie on your back, and then bring your knees close to your chest. The abdominal and stomach muscles will work their way (thus flexing themselves) to keep your lower torso ‘fixed’ to the ground, while you move your knees away from the body with the complimentary inhaling. Moreover, this exercise can also be undertaken by alternating patterns of one leg stretch.

3. Warrior One Pose

This classic standing pose requires you to move your left foot and put it at an angle (preferably 45 degrees) to the ground. The right foot should be taken forward, so that your knee is aligned vertically to your ankle. Now, you can put both your arms above your head, and then fold your palms like a ‘Namaste’. When this pose is set, you need to keep your view along your thumb region, with the hip and torso staying stationary and the pressure being released at the feet.

4. Legs in V-pose

A pretty simple enough pose for enhancing body flexibility, this posture entails sitting on the floor with your legs spread in a V shape. Now, you can use any soft support (like pillows) and place them between your spread legs, while you move your upper body forward. The forward bend torso is to be rested upon the pillow; meanwhile the patron has to take deep, relaxing breaths for around six times.

5. Relaxation Pose

Also known as Savasana, this is perhaps the most important pose for seniors, as it works as the tranquilly meditative finale to your previous exercising sessions. For the posture, you need to relaxingly lie down on your back, with your feet around 0.3 m apart. You have to keep your palms open and facing to the ceiling, while your shoulder blades are aligned towards your spine. Finally, you need to inhale and exhale slowly, until your body enters the stage of total repose.

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