Yoga is a mind-body activity that can benefit people of all ages—including older adults who want to maintain mobility levels and vitality. Four main types of exercise (endurance, strength ...

Remotely supervised chair yoga is a feasible solution for managing physical and psychological symptoms in socially isolated seniors with dementia, a small new pilot study finds.

Whitney Berger, RYT-200, a certified yoga and Pilates instructor and founder of WhitFit NYC, explains that flexibility helps with daily functions and decreases the risk of injury and pain, fractures ...

Chair yoga is traditional yoga performed while sitting in or using a chair. Many people assume it’s an exercise for older adults, as chair yoga classes often target this demographic.

Why Yoga Is Ideal for Older Adults Ageing often brings stiffness, reduced mobility, and diminished strength. However, yoga provides a gentle, adaptable exercise routine that can counter these effects.

Nearly 1 in every 6 U.S. adults has engaged in the ancient practice of yoga over the past year, new government data shows. In fact, as Americans increasingly turn to alternative or complementary ...

Nearly 1 in every 6 American adults has practiced yoga in the past year, data from the US government shows. Statistics revealed that yoga remains more popular amongst women (23.3% participation ...

The physical and psychological benefits of pet ownership for older adults is well documented — as are the advantages of ...

Another 2024 review of 10 studies involving 730 adults linked yoga with a small improvement in sexual function. However, the review authors highlight a risk of bias and low quality evidence.