Happy Aging&North York Community House present an 8-week chair yoga session for senior caregivers to improve your posture, manage stress and stay healthy! The sessions are taking place every Wednesday from January 18 to March 8 at York Woods Library (from 10 to 11am). The maximum number of participants is 25. Please call 416-395-5980 for […]
Category Archives: Yoga
The Importance of Balance
Balance is a word that we do not hear often enough, especially considering how important it is for our overall health. Not only will balance better your exercise regimen, but it will also better your life.
How Yoga Helps Aged Joints and Muscles
As we age, so do our bodies. However, there are some ways that we can help our bodies feel young, and sometimes, we can even go as far as to slow the aging process! Yoga is just one of many things you can do to help your body feel its youngest.
Why You Should Never Rush Your Yoga Regimen
It can be tempting to try and attempt that crow pose, but maybe you don’t think you’re ready for it just yet. If that is the case, do not push yourself to do the pose. When it comes to yoga, you should never rush yourself. Holding your own pace is important. Here is why.
30 Ways Yoga Helps Prevent Illness and Disease
One of the most amazing benefits that yoga offers is that it can, quite literally, prevent illness, disease, and it is doable for people of all different shapes and ages. Not only does yoga help prevent illness and disease, but it also offers relief for those already suffering. So no matter what kind of state […]
How Yoga Will Make You Feel Young Again
Staying active is always important for happy aging, but a lot of exercise types can be painful and harsh on the joints. Yoga, on the other hand, is a personalized experienced, meant to only push you as far as you can go. Yoga focuses on personal boundaries, meaning you are in control of how far […]
Chair Yoga: How To Get Exercise Without Leaving Your Seat
There are many types of yoga. Some types even use props! Chair yoga is an example of this, featuring, well, you guessed it—a chair! It is so simple, comfortable, and easy on the muscles that you won’t even have to get up from your seat. The Same Benefits Chair yoga is amazing, because you unlock […]