Iyengar Yoga Instruction For Those 50+
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Yoga Can Improve Your Life
Scientific studies have shown that yoga can improve health for older adults.
Some of the benefits of a regular yoga practice include:
Overall Quality of Life
Yoga improves quality of life. (1)
Yoga improves posture and well being. (2)
Participants in an Iyengar yoga program for those living with cancer reported improvements in overall well-being. (3)
Pain
Yoga reduces pain and disability caused by osteoarthritis of the knee. (4)
Yoga reduces pain and disability from chronic low back pain and the use of pain medication. (5)
Balance & Gait
Yoga improves balance (dynamic postural stability), lower extremity joint range of motion and gait. (6)
Yoga improves hip extension, increases stride length and decreases anterior pelvic tilt. (7)
Mental Health
Yoga improves mood and decreases anxiety better than walking. (8)
The practice of yoga appears to increase positive moods, decrease negative moods, and increase energy level.(9)
Blood Pressure
Practicing Iyengar Yoga for 12 weeks reduces blood pressure levels of those with pre- and Stage 1 hypertension. (10)
Bone Density & Osteoporosis
Iyengar Yoga practice can increase bone density in the spine when done regularly over time. (11)
About Tammy Gingerella, CIYT (Level 1)
Iyengar Yoga is for Everyone
Tammy Gingerella has taught yoga in Riverside, California since 2003, primarily in programs for those over age 50.
A Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher since 2009, her classes are suitable for those with physical issues or medical conditions.
Testimonials
Yoga has helped my breathing so much! I think it is all the chest opening exercises that have helped my lungs.
Maria G.
Yoga has helped me to feel more balanced--physically and mentally.