Our goal is to help trained yoga instructors integrate knowledge gained from modern medicine’s evidence-based science with the ancient wisdom, experience and tradition of Yogic teachings. Areas we will cover include:

• How to safely and effectively teach yoga to older adults
• Health conditions common to seniors including osteoporosis, arthritis, heart disease, chronic pain and joint replacement
• How specific health challenges may affect yoga practice
• How commonly-used medications may affect yoga practice
• Hands-on training in teaching skills specific to older practitioners with varied health concerns
• Yoga practices to help relieve symptoms of common ailments
• Yoga practices to help improve function and enhance balance
• Practical strategies for adapting yoga practice to older bodies, minds and spirits