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Yoga and the Elderly
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Monday, October 15, 2007
by DSLR MASTER
Yoga and the Elderly
Authorities on Yoga have different views on this aspect. Some say that Yoga should be taken up only after the age of nine and others advocate that even children above the age of three can practise simple Yogic Asanas.
The real problem arises only with elderly persons after the age of 40. As a person grows older, his body stiffens and flexibility of the limbs decreases. Hence, an elderly person taking up Yoga finds it difficult to perform certain Asanas well. However, they may attempt to practise simple Asanas without making any strong and jerky movements. Over some time, they may be able to attain flexibility and suppleness of body.
Yoga is not confined only to Yoga Asanas, The practices include Pranayama, Mudras, Bhandas, Shat Karmas and meditation. Elderly persons who cannot perform Yogic Asanas can very well take up Pranayama and Meditation, There is absolutely no age restriction for anybody to take up Yoga. But the practise should be continuous and there is no need to stop it at any age. As long as a person is capable of performing the Asanas comfortably, he can go ahead.
However, as a person advances beyond 60 years, he may restrict his time for practising Asanas and devote more time for Pranayama and meditation. I have seen many elderly persons even beyond the age of 70 performing some of the difficult Asanas with ease. This depends upon regular practise over a long period.
posted by DSLR MASTER @ 10:16 AM
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