I write for a company called Gilbert Guide, a resource for long-term care and everything senior-related. I did a bit of research on this topic for a blog I wrote a few months back, and I highly recommend yoga to combat the signs of aging. I make this recommendation based on both research and past experience! Here’s an excerpt from my blog:

“Inactivity, which is prevalent in old age, contributes to chronic pain, joint stiffness, weakness and depression, and can also cause heart disease and osteoporosis. Seniors generally require a milder form of movement to address the physical decline that accompanies aging. One of the best activities to combat all of these issues, as far as I’m concerned, is yoga. Yoga improves balance, strength, energy and mental clarity through deep, sustained breathing and a series of gentle standing and seated postures.”

http://www.gilbertguide.com/blog/2006/11/21/yoga-for-seniors-stretching-your-memory/

A lot of older people see yoga as a newfangled, new-age idea, but it’s actually a 5,000 year old tradition. I’m not saying trade in your running shoes for a yoga mat…I’m just saying buy both. Your body—and mind—will thank you!

Lori
www.GilbertGuide.com