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
