Yoga is one of the best forms of exercise to keep your body and mind together. It not only improves body posture 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, doing yoga asanas requires balance and bone strength which becomes quite difficult with increasing age. Elderly people are believed to meditate only by sitting with their backs straight and practicing breathing exercises. We have compiled a list of simple asanas that people can easily do even in old age to get the most out of yoga.
Vrikshasana:
Vrikshasana popularly known as Vrikshasana is beneficial for the legs and stomach. It enhances balance and concentration in seniors. Stand up straight, place one of your feet on the inner thigh of your other foot and make a big symbol with the bent leg. Now shake hands while saying hello. Stay in this position for at least 60 seconds.
Salamba Bhujangasana
The famous Sphinx position helps to open up the chest, lungs and lower back. This is the simpler version of the Cobra currency offering all the same benefits. Take a yoga mat and lie on your stomach on it. Now slowly raise the body in front of you and bring your hands in front. Now, bend your elbows and keep your forearms straight in front of you with your palms on the floor. You will be forming an L-shape with both your arms and an arc with your back. Stay in this position for a minute or two and come back to the resting position. You can repeat this process two or three times if you wish.
Badha Konasana
The asana is also known as cobbler’s pose in which a person sits with his back straight. Now bend your knees in such a way that the soles of both the feet touch each other and the knees spread outside the upper body. It is also called as butterfly position and is very effective for beginners and elderly. It opens up the hips and reduces back pain. This asana is basically meant to stretch your hips and thighs.
Savasana
The posture which seems easy in appearance, but is the most difficult, is called the posture of rest. Asana teaches the art of relaxation which is not as easy as it sounds. Lie flat on the floor with your back straight. Relax your muscles and breathe in and out while lying down. It’s easy, isn’t it? The asana helps to relax the nervous system and provides peace to the body and mind.
Tadasana
The mountain pose can be done by standing with your feet close. Just keep them hip-width apart and parallel. Keep your arms straight at your side. Now, spread your toes and press them to the floor. Distribute your body weight equally between both your legs. If done regularly, this asana is proven to cure back pain.
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