How Yoga Empowers Seniors to Cultivate Wellness and Inner Peace
At SACSS, we encourage our community members to prioritize their health and mental well-being of the mind, body, and spirit through our weekly yoga classes held at our Senior Center.
For our seniors, yoga is a treasure trove of benefits. It’s not just about improving flexibility, strength, and balance. It’s about finding a moment of peace in a busy world, managing high blood pressure and arthritis, and, of course, feeling good.
“When I do yoga, I’m very calm and feel at peace,” shared Madeleine, a SACSS senior who regularly attends our yoga classes. “It’s relaxing when you take deep breaths and stretch your arms and legs. Yoga helps keep your body mobile, and I enjoy doing activities like that to stay active and healthy.”
Focusing on deep breathing in yoga can help improve lung function and increase oxygen intake. Overall, yoga is a beautiful way for seniors to stay physically and mentally active while also enjoying a sense of community in a group class.