Yoga for Aging Gracefully

Description

Explore the ancient, effective, and accessible teachings of Yoga to enjoy our senior years with more energy, self-awareness, and good health. Age gracefully with the guidance of the Classical Sivananda Yoga teachings.

Learn classical Yoga techniques to cultivate a nourishing and healthy lifestyle based on the teachings of Swami Vishnudevananda’s 5 Points of Yoga: Proper Exercise (asana); Proper Breathing (pranayama); Proper Relaxation (Savasana); Proper Diet (vegetarian diet); Positive Thinking and Meditation techniques.

This course is applicable for all people 50+ years young and for all fitness levels. Modifications will be presented for those with limited mobility.

Topics Covered

Introduction and Practice of the 5 Points and 4 Paths of Yoga

Emphasis is placed on topics for seniors such as:
– Adapting the asanas to individual needs
– Changes in the physical body as we age and staying physically fit (including balance issues, cardiovascular, brain, and nervous system health)
– Techniques to understand and work with non-supporting emotions (fear, depression, anxiety, …)
– Stress management – Relaxation techniques
– Finding meaning in life after retirement and reconnecting with our True Self
– Learning to shift our focus inwards and practice self-reflection
– Vegetarian Diet and Ayurveda daily practices for our senior years
– Gracefully moving through and understanding the meaning of our “Vanaprastha” stage of life, i.e., ages 50+
– Dealing with issues of Mortality/Immortality from a Yoga perspective

Daily Schedule

6-8am Satsang: Silent meditation, chanting and lecture
8-10am Beginners Yoga Class
10am Brunch
11am Karma Yoga
1-3pm Workshop
3-4pm Free Time and Nature walks
4-6pm Open Yoga Class
6pm Dinner
7-8pm Free Time
8-10pm Satsang: meditation, chanting and lecture

Pre-requisite

There are no prerequisites other than a sincere desire to learn classical yoga.