Yoga for the Not So Young
5 Episodes
A series of classes that encourage people to be kind, explore how it feels to move with the breath, how it feels to sense the body, and the wonders of how it feels to give up striving!
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02:36Episode 1
Introduction
Episode 1
This series will guide you through a range of gentle, beginner level practices aimed at enhancing body awareness and, along the way, improving flexibility and strength. All of this in a gentle, mindful way that, at heart, is about being kind to both your self and your body
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25:54Episode 5
Guided Meditation for Deep Relaxation
Episode 5
In this variation of iRest Yoga Nidra, a deep sleep guided meditation, you will be encouraged to explore visualization, relax deeply, release stress, and find contentment in your heart.
Props: none
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35:07Episode 4
Gentle Yoga for Seniors
Episode 4
A practice designed with seniors in mind, to embody compassion and kindness by gently connecting with your body and breath through mindful slow movements and flow, warrior postures, frog squat, grounded twists, and backbends.
Props: none
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12:59Episode 2
Gentle Movements of the Spine
Episode 2
Explore mindful and gentle flow and movements in this accessible and efficient practice designed for seniors. Begin with building some heat in your body through flowing movements in chair pose and move into standing backbends, side bends, and twists to move the spine in all of its directions.
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13:03Episode 3
Gentle Standing Practice
Episode 3
In this short gentle standing focused practice designed for seniors, explore intentional and mindful movements and flow, forward folds, twists, and floor squat to bring more opening into your body.
Props: none