Yoga is one of the best forms of exercise to keep your body and mind in sync. It not only improves the posture of the body but is also beneficial for breathing, calming your senses and meditation. Yoga is believed to reduce stress and act as a catalyst for positive energy flow. However, yoga asanas require balance and bone strength to perform which is quite difficult with the increasing age. Elderly people are believed to only do meditation by sitting with their back straight and practising breathing exercises. We’ve curated a list of simple asanas which people can easily perform in old age too to get the maximum benefits of yoga.
VRIKSHASANA
Popularly known as the tree pose, Vrikshasana is beneficial for the leg and abdomen. It increases balance and concentration in senior people. Stand straight, place your one foot on the inner thigh of your other foot making a greater symbol with the folded leg. Now, join your hands doing Namaste. Stand in this position for at least 60 seconds.
