The popular misconception is that yoga is an exercise system that involves contorting your body into difficult, pretzel-like poses. In reality, yoga can help us age gracefully, with simple, easy poses, combined with purposeful breathing (or what we call pranayama). First, yoga helps us maintain and develop spinal flexibility. It lubricates the joints and increases blood flow to the brain. It develops balance and stability, which is really important for older adults. And, it allows us to regulate our autonomic nervous system and reduce stress. Each week we will do an easy practice followed by a discussion, so that we can understand the “why”, not just the “how”, of what we are doing. There will be reading from two texts, Yoga for Healthy Aging by Baxter Bell and Nina Zolotow; and Yoga for Wellness by Gary Kraftsow, or other sources. These excerpts will be distributed by the coordinator so no need to purchase the books. The four sessions are progressive and build on each other, so it is hoped that participants will commit to attending them all. This study group is not appropriate for people with artificial joint replacements.
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