International Yoga Day 2024 : Yoga is recommended to keep you fit and healthy at every age. Yoga is very beneficial not only for children and youth but also for the elderly. Men and women above 60 years of age should include yoga in their daily routine. Yoga can cure digestive problems of senior citizens.
This reduces stress and keeps the mind calm. However, practicing yoga at this age can be a bit difficult. In such a situation, there are some asanas that can be done very easily even by people aged 60 plus. Let’s know about such yogasanas…
1. Tadasana
Tadasana is very easy. Even people over 60 years of age can do it easily. Doing this asana maintains blood circulation in the body. This can relieve stress. Tadasana stretches the muscles of the hands, legs and stomach. This provides relief from pain.
How to do it easy
Stand with a gap between your feet.
Move your hands above your head.
Now take a deep breath and raise your heels and take your hands above your head.
Interlock the palms and stretch the body.
Repeat this process at least 3-5 times.
2. Child Pose
People above 60 years of age can practice Balasana. This asana is very easy to do. This asana keeps the body relaxed and improves the digestive system. This asana is considered good for women. Balasana can reduce the symptoms of menopause. It can cure many health related problems.
How to do it easier
Sit down by bending your knees.
Keep the toes close together and sit on your heels.
Lean forward while inhaling and exhaling deeply.
Keep your chest between your thighs and extend your arms forward.
Wait for 30-50 seconds and slowly come back to normal position.
Repeat this asana 3-5 times.
3. Pawanmuktasana
Pavanmuktasana is very good for the elderly. People above 60 years of age may have digestive problems. If they do this asana daily, they can get relief from gas and constipation. This asana also provides relief from back and waist pain. The blood circulation of the body is good.
How to do the asana
Spread a yoga mat on the ground, lie down on your back and take deep breaths.
Now exhale and bend both knees and bring thighs towards the stomach and try to press them with your hands.
Take a deep breath and exhale and raise your head above the ground.
Slowly bring the head down and bring the legs to normal position.
4. Corpse pose
Shavasana is also very good for people above 60 years of age. People of older age can do this asana very easily. This asana can keep you healthy. It reduces stress and keeps the mind calm. It makes the body feel relaxed. Doing Shavasana in the evening can eliminate the fatigue of the whole day.
How to do the asana
Spread a yoga mat on the ground and lie down on your back.
Keep your hands and legs straight.
Close both your eyes and take a deep breath in and out.
Try to relax your body.
Avoid sleeping in Shavasana
Disclaimer: Some of the information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, please consult the concerned expert.
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