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Yoga for the Whole Family



Yoga for the Whole Family

Yoga is a healthy way for family members of all ages to stay fit and find their inner calm, and it's easy to do almost anywhere with minimal equipment. There are a lot of advantages to yoga for children, adults, and even the elderly. Studies have shown that yoga promotes physical fitness and mental health. After a few fun sessions, you might just find yourself practicing yoga with your family every day.

Yoga for Adults

You can give yourself the mental retreat you need from the chaos of work and family obligations through yoga. You might start your day with a quick session or practice calming poses before you go to bed. Adults can maintain their youthful flexibility through yoga. If you're new to yoga, try watching videos online to learn the basics. Don't worry if you can't do every pose perfectly: The idea is to do the best you can and work to improve your form over time. Meditation is also often part of yoga. By putting your mind through both physical and mental training with yoga, you might find it easier to create an oasis of calm that you can escape to whenever you want.

Yoga for Kids

Not every kid enjoys playing team sports, but yoga is a form of physical fitness that anyone can enjoy. Even babies can get involved in yoga: Adults can lift babies while practicing certain poses and hold others while engaging with their children on the yoga mat. Yoga can also help to build older children's attention spans by honing their focus. Yoga is also a great way for kids to get in touch with their bodies and their surroundings. Many fun kids' yoga positions are based on animals and facilitate natural movement.

Yoga for Older Adults

No one is too old to do yoga. Even seniors with limited mobility can practice chair yoga. Yoga is safer for older adults than other forms of exercise because it's a low-intensity activity that's unlikely to lead to sprains or broken bones. It's also growing in popularity: In 2012, only 4 million seniors practiced yoga, but four years later, that number tripled to reach 12 million. Elderly people who do yoga regularly have more restful sleep patterns, less stress, stronger bones, and more balance and flexibility than their counterparts who don't. Restorative yoga, a slow-paced, calming type of yoga, is ideal for older adults. Seniors concerned about their health should consult a doctor before starting yoga and begin with easy positions.

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