top of page

Knowledge is Power

The American Family Physician Association (AFP) and the AARP recommend Yoga Therapy for older adults because it prevents falls, lowers the risk of injury, and has cardiovascular and mood enhancing benefits, and much more.

What is Yoga Therapy for Aging and Older Adults?

What are the Benefits of

Yoga Therapy?

Yoga Therapy is an integrative medicine approach that EMPOWERS people living with Parkinson's Disease to regain a sense of control of their aging minds, bodies, and spirits.

​

Yoga Therapy provides tools to help older adults with ailments and challenges that often come with aging and helps to build confidence, maintain independence, and enhance their quality of life.

​

  • Improves balance, coordination, and movement reducing risk of falls

  • Strengthens muscles to protect from bone disease

  • Lowers blood pressure and boosts overall cardiovascular health

  • Relieves a variety of different levels of pain, specifically pain from arthritis

  • Improves posture to counter rounding shoulders and forward head

  • Loosens tight and painful muscles and increases flexibility

  • Relaxes and restores the nervous system, improving quality and quantity of sleep

  • Decreases anxiety, fear, and depression

  • Improves memory

  • Supports life changes

  • Fosters independence and helps with daily activity movements

bottom of page