Are you intimidated by yoga? Before you answer yes, think about what yoga can do for you. Yoga can be practiced at any time and is not restricted to any age or disability. From toddlers to seniors, yoga can provide you with the tools strengthen, tone, prevent deterioration of the spine; improve flexibility and balance and provide you with a feeling of well being.
Yoga for Seniors-yoga reverses the aging process and allows people to enjoy their bodies well into their golden years. Yoga halts the aging process by moving joints through their full range of motion, which both stretches and strengthens the musculature around the moving joint. The health of the spine, the nerve center of the body, affects every system in the body. Individuals of any age can begin a yoga practice, using a wall, a chair, or other props if necessary.
Zoom and in person Chair yoga classes for seniors and beginners are held on Tuesday at 10:30 and 12 noon.
Restorative classes are held on Monday and Wednesday at 10 am.
Core and posture classes are held on Thursday at 10 am.
Hip and gluteal classes are held on Friday at 10 am.
Shoulder classes are held on Friday at 12 noon.
Click on the zoom link for further information on chair yoga classes.
Raina Passo has been practicing yoga for the past twenty years. Her practice began with restorative yoga and meditation. As she began to expand her yoga practice, she found a love of therapeutics. Her approach combines Hatha yoga and therapeutic applications with restorative and meditation practices for a balance and well rounded experience.
Raina has trained under Julia Gudmestad, Doug Keller, Tias Little and Ellen Saltonstall. Raina considers herself a student of life. She states that yoga is not about how you look in a pose but how you feel bringing sensation to the body. Yoga is about discovering who we are and finding acceptance. Raina's class's are fun and inspiring. Individual and group classes are available. Call Raina at 917-750-9133.