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It is well known fact that the average age of the American is increasing rapidly. It is also well known that a large part of our population is made up of seniors. As that large part of our population grows older, we become acquainted with the many problems and health concerns faced by them. This allows us the opportunity to look for solutions that can help our seniors lead fuller, happier lives. One such solution that is emerging is Yoga for seniors. Yoga for seniors is a wonderful technique of enabling our seniors to lead a life of health, fitness and happiness.

These are the ailments that are common in seniors:

• Arthritis
• Osteoporosis
• High Blood Pressure
• Vision problems
• Breathing Problems
• Low Back Pain
• Obesity
• Insomnia
• Stress related problems

Now let us look at Yoga and its benefits and see how it can help with these common health problems of the seniors.

The main aim of Yoga is mind body spirit equilibrium. To achieve this mind body spirit equilibrium, it is important for the body to be healthy and for the mind to be stable. All yoga practices are aimed towards this end. In attempting to make the body healthy, fit and strong, and the mind stable, calm and in control, following are the health benefits that can be derived:

Yoga provides excellent pain relief from arthritis as well as helps the joint to get it mobility back. Joint pain happens when the connecting tissue is damaged or worn and bones rub against each other in friction, causing pain. Yoga practice allows the connective tissue to be healed and elongated and the joint well lubricated leading to greater mobility and no pain.

Yoga is known to be effective in reducing high blood pressure. On one hand, it has a huge impact on the circulatory system and on the other it also helps the mind to get rid of stress, which usually compounds the problem of hypertension.

Yoga breathing techniques have a huge impact on the respiratory system. On one hand, it enables us to absorb as much oxygen as possible and exhale as many gaseous toxins as possible. Yoga breathing techniques not only helps our respiratory system to get more efficient, it also helps in complete cleansing or our airways and lungs.

Yoga is known as an excellent way to lose or control weight. Yoga not only helps lose weight by exerting the body to make the fat burn faster, it also aids weight loss by making the internal systems like the metabolic system or the digestive system more efficient, which allows the body to burn fat faster and reduce the amount that gets converted to fat.

Yoga breathing and yoga relaxation along with certain yoga asanas allow for deep relaxation. They help the entire body as well as the mind to deeply and completely relax, giving both the mind and the body a real break. This aids in peaceful and restful sleeping.