Yoga and Meditation For Retired Seniors

Even though yoga and meditation are currently going through a massive resurgence, have you noticed that almost all of the discussion and marketing has been around the young or yuppie generation?

We have yoga for kids, yoga becoming big in schools, businesses looking at stress relief, relaxation and productivity benefits of incorporating yoga into it's health centers - but there is very little about yoga for seniors?

In reality, the benefits of yoga are extremely well aligned with seniors and retirees.

For example, yoga has been thought to increase circulation, help control blood pressure and enhance flexibility as well as core strength.

Meditation can be a terrific method of relaxation, freeing the mind of clutter and bringing meaning to the later stages of life when the evolution of family and career can leave some large gaps.

What are your thoughts? Do you have an aging parent or relative that could benefit from yoga and meditation?

Perhaps starting specific programs targeting seniors makes great sense, even offering yoga classes in seniors homes and retirement residences. If you have a comment, let us here your opinion.

Jeff