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Yoga Poses and Exercises for Seniors: Video Series

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In this free video clip series, our expert will demonstrate and explain the benefits to many popular and beneficial yoga poses specially designed with seniors in mind. Low impact, arthritis-friendly stretches, exercises and positions for senior citizens interested in yoga for health and well-being.

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  1. Learn how to do some centering yoga exercises to center the body and mind in this free yoga exercise video lesson on yoga poses and exercise for seniors.

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  2. Learn how to do the half sun salute pose for yoga and how the half sun salute works in this free yoga exercise video lesson on yoga poses and exercise for seniors.

    Views: 963
  3. Learn how to do the pelvic tilt pose and the importance of your pelvic area in this free yoga exercise video lesson on yoga poses and exercise for seniors.

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  4. Learn how to do the pelvic tilt pose with ball exercise in this free yoga exercise video lesson on yoga poses and exercise for seniors.

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  5. Learn how to do the spine release pose and the importance of working your spine in this free yoga exercise video lesson on yoga poses and exercise for seniors.

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  6. Learn how to do the plank pose for seniors in this free yoga exercise video lesson on yoga poses and exercise for seniors.

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  7. Learn how to do the plank pose with props and what the plank pose works in this free yoga exercise video lesson on yoga poses and exercise for seniors.

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  8. Learn how to do a plank pose to a locust pose for seniors in this free yoga exercise video lesson on yoga poses and exercise for seniors.

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  9. Learn how to do the seated tilt pose for yoga from our expert in this free yoga exercise video lesson on yoga poses and exercise for seniors.

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  10. Learn how to do the supported back bend pose and how to work your back correctly in this free yoga exercise video lesson on yoga poses and exercise for seniors.

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  11. Learn how to do a bounce back to neutral pose for seniors in this free yoga exercise video lesson on yoga poses and exercise for seniors.

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  12. Learn how to do circles with the ball when doing poses for seniors in this free yoga exercise video lesson on yoga poses and exercise for seniors.

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  13. Learn how to relax the core and more importantly why your core is so vital in this free yoga exercise video lesson on yoga poses and exercise for seniors.

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  14. Learn how to the bridge pose to corpse pose for seniors in this free yoga exercise video lesson on yoga poses and exercise for seniors.

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  15. Learn how to the plough pose and why the plough pose is important to your well being in this free yoga exercise video lesson on yoga poses and exercise for seniors.

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The tradition of yoga as a means for healthy living and spiritual fitness is more than 5,000 years old, but the last ten years have seen a sharp increase in the number of people learning about its benefits and utilizing its practices. Though the roots of yoga lie in philosophy and meditation, yoga as a form of fitness is extremely useful and beneficial for everyone, especially seniors who want to maintain some flexibility and muscle strength as they age.

In this free video clip series, our expert will demonstrate and explain a wide variety of yoga poses and exercises, including stretches and flexibility routines designed for seniors. Learn how to use the ball to assist with poses, use props to maximize the benefits of the routines, and perfect numerous yoga poses such as the corpse pose, locust and plank pose.

 
About the Presenter

Fran Dukehart Fran Dukehart has been teaching and learning body movement for over 30 years. She has received training by some of the world's most famous body movement artists, including legendary mime, Marcel Marceau. She offers classes in pantomime, tai chi, pilates, yoga, and much more. Though she teaches in elementary schools, high schools, and universities, she also offers very popular classes for seniors! You can reach Fran at FDukehart@sbcglobal.netdkdk

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