Am I Too Old for Yoga? 6 Yoga Poses That Age Well

Posted: July 8, 2014 at 10:44 pm


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By Katherine Tweed WebMD Feature

You can do yoga at any age -- really! It's just a matter of picking what type of yoga you do and working within your abilities.

It might even help you age better, keeping you flexible and building strength through low-impact moves.

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We lose about a half-pound of muscle per year for each year were not regularly engaged in resistance training, says Jessica Matthews, assistant professor of exercise science at Miramar College in San Diego. Strength training also helps keep your bones strong.

Yoga is a great option because it does not require specialized equipment and can be done anywhere. Matthews says her yoga classes are filled with people of all ages and skill levels, and she has seen more older adults embrace the practice in recent years.

One of the most important things is taking great care to understand what your body needs, Matthews says. If you have arthritis, limited mobility, or other health issues, she says, there is a modification for almost every yoga pose to accommodate your physical needs.

Whether its at a yoga studio or community center or in your home, yoga is a great way to gently build your endurance while also fostering a mind-body connection.

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