Downward Dog May Keep Elderly Upright

By Sarah Henry, Caring.com senior editor

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ID:

11601

First Published:

29-Apr-2008

Last updated on

Wednesday April 30, 2008

Related Topics:

seniors , elderly , care giving , strategies , research , end of life , centers for disease control , seat belts , broken hip , balance , falling , communication , move parents to assisted living , parents , injuries , yoga , assisted living

Summary:

Recent research reveals Iyengar yoga improves stability and balance in older women, which could lower their risk of falling.

2 Comments

1. Posted by Sarah Henry 4 months ago

   Katie: Sound advice on the beginner front & great point regarding teaching people who have had strokes. I wonder if other folks out there have first-hand experience doing yoga with chronic conditions.

2. Posted by Katie 4 months ago

   If you're a yoga beginner, don't try to learn on your own. Find a good instructor, and get the basics right - once you have some knowledge, you can use DVDs to supplement. Also, you don't need to be flexible to do yoga! My teacher recently taught a yoga class for stroke patients who can barely move fingers and toes. Here's a link to her web site if you're interested: http://www.yogasolution.com