Yoga Asana Done At This Age Help To Ward Off Many Disease Condition

By Patricia | December 26, 2008

Is It Too Late To Get Yoga Benefit At The Age Of 45

No, it is never too late to start yoga to gain its numerous health benefits. As you age your bones become more brittle so accordingly the asanas should be chosen. Basically choose basic yoga asanas if you are a beginner. There are also many asanas which when done at this age will help to ward off many disease conditions. If you are a beginner then you should avoid practicing difficult asanas. However if you have practiced yoga since ages then you will be in a better state to perform a wide range of poses.

As you grow old you have more time for yourself to relax and spend time with family. However this phase of life is also linked with many medical ailments like arthritis, heart diseases, high blood pressure and in consistence. Thus the need to stay healthy and fit is highly raised. Although your body might not allow you to perform all the types of exercises, yoga and brisk walking or light jogging can be ideal choice. Yoga can make your body fitter and your mind calmer and relaxed. Some yoga postures may also help to normalize your blood pressure, blood sugar levels, balance your nervous system and endocrine system. Yoga and pranayama can also help to deal with depression and other psychological disorders.

Some Yoga Sessions Ideal For This Age Are Listed Below –

  • Kapalabhati – This is a breathing technique used mainly for the cleansing purpose. Kapalabhati helps to clear blocked respiratory passage, decrease tension, mucous and helps to breathe freely.
  • Easy pose or Sukhasana – This can be an ideal pose to start or end your yoga session. Practicing this pose will help to straighten your spine, promote inner tranquility, keep your mind still and slow down your metabolism.
  • Cat pose or Bidalasana – This pose will help you to initiate the movement from the center of the body and coordinate your breath and movement. However if you have any chronic back pain or injury this pose is not advisable.
  • Dog pose or Adho Mukha Shavasana – This pose will help to improve the flexibility of your spine, rejuvenate your body and stretch your middle back, lower back and hips and thus prevent any back problems. However if you have any chronic back pain or injury this pose is not advisable.

Other advisable yoga poses that can be comfortably done at this age are Half Spinal Twist or Ardha Matsyendrasana, Locust pose or Salabhasana, Wind relieving pose or Pavanamuktasana and Corpse pose or Shavasana.