5 great reasons for seniors to try yoga

Yoga improves balance

Yoga improves balance

If you want to prevent falls as you get older, training for balance and stability is a must — and yoga is one of the best ways to do it. Yoga builds strength and flexibility, especially in the lower body, and improves proprioception, the sense responsible for balance and body awareness. Yoga also helps seniors feel more confident on their feet, an important benefit as a fear of falling increases fall risk.

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