Our loved ones deserve to enjoy their golden years in dignity without compromising on their quality of life. That is possible with an active and healthy lifestyle that is suited to their physical ability. Not all physical activities have to be strenuous to be beneficial. For example, yoga is a gentle, yet highly effective exercise that comes with many health benefits.
One of the advantages of yoga is that there are no age limitations. This means that your loved ones can enjoy this activity regardless of their age! As yoga comprises mostly stretching and bending exercises, your loved ones can choose different yoga postures that fit their physical ability.
Here are the reasons why practicing yoga can benefit the health of our loved ones.
Better Mobility
One of the things about aging is that it comes with health issues, such as mobility problems. Muscles often stiffen upon age, making it hard for your loved ones to move around safely. Yoga is beneficial in this case as it helps to promote better mobility in your loved ones. As yoga emphasizes stretching, your loved ones’ muscles get a good workout, in turn promoting better movement and agility! With better mobility, they have a higher chance of living an active lifestyle too. This also leads to the next benefit of yoga, which is a lower risk of accidents.
Lower Risk of Sprains and Aches
With better mobility, another benefit of yoga is the lower risk of sprains and aches. This is because most sprains and aches occur as your loved ones over-exert a particular muscle. Sprains can be highly painful for them! However, they will have a lower risk of aches as they work on making their muscles more flexible and less prone to sprains. It also helps to strengthen their bones, leading to a lower risk of breaking or fracturing a bone. Another benefit of yoga is better body posture. This will help lessen the risk of spraining the back.
Stress Relief
Yoga is an activity that can help your loved ones to relieve stress. As they learn to stretch and meditate, it stimulates their body and mind simultaneously, allowing them to actively engage their whole being. As anxiety can be common in older adults due to isolation or worry about the future, yoga provides a way for them to relieve stress and calm down. This helps to regulate their emotional health and promote mental wellness.
Socialization
Yoga is also something that can be done in a group setting, providing the socialization needed by your loved ones. This is especially applicable to your loved ones who live alone. It provides a great chance for them to get in touch with like-minded friends and engage in socializing.
Why Choose Discovery Village At Deerwood?
It can be challenging to develop a regime of activities for your loved ones to engage in, especially if you have a busy schedule. At Discovery Village At Deerwood, we have our own specially curated activity sessions like yoga that your loved ones can enjoy for the benefit of their health and happiness. Contact us to find out more!
