Before Trying A Class

Yoga is a safe form of exercise for older adults, but all movement carries some risk of injury. Injury risk can be greatly reduced by doing the following:

1. Ensure you have a clear, safe space for exercise (no throw rugs to trip over, no clutter on the floor, consider exercising in a room without small children or pets)

2. Always listen to your body

   • Don’t move into positions that increase pain levels

   • Only practice poses that you feel safe performing

   • Use props such as a chair for balance support if needed

3. Consult your doctor before participating in the exercises if you have had any of the following:

   • any cardiac abnormalities requiring hospitalization within the last 6 months

   • diagnosed change in neurological condition within the last 6 months, or

   • surgical interventions within the last 6 months

Lyn Core - Ekhart Yoga

Description: Lyn is an experienced yoga teacher from England who primarily teaches classes for older adults.

Duration: Full Body (16 min); Upper Body (7 min); Yoga for the Hands (16 min)

Equipment: (Optional) Chair, mat, block/bolster

Michelle Rubin - DoYogaWithMe

Description: Enjoy some lovely scenery in gentle, chair-based classes with Michelle.

Duration: Whole Body (55 min); Upper Body (12 min)

Equipment: Chair; (Optional) mat, blanket/bolster

Yoga with Adriene

Description: Adriene is a talented, young teacher from Austin, Texas.

Duration: Chair Yoga (17 min); Slow & Gentle (28 min)

Equipment: (Optional) Chair, yoga mat, blankets/bolsters

David Procyshyn -DoYogaWithMe

Description: Learn about the practice of yoga for older adults and challenge yourself with David. Remember to modify your practice however necessary to avoid pain.

Duration: Intro to Yoga (7 min); Lower Back (26 min)

Equipment: (Optional) mat, block/bolster; (Lower Back) yoga strap/belt/dog leash, bolster/pillow/blanket/yoga block