Senior Yoga Class

 Beginning Senior Yoga Class

 Senior Yoga Class

In a couple of hours I'm off to teach the Seniors.  We have two classes, a "Beginner" and a "Regular" yoga class.  We had to split them up because the beginners were much less able to do the more formal yoga poses, as their ability is so limited.  What they need at this stage is strength building, a lot of balance, and gentle work that improves their flexibility and stamina.  A few of them are anxious to go into the more challenging group, but in due time.  I found it is hard to teach the more advanced students when the very beginners are in the same group. The students that are more capable get frustrated because they don't get the workout, and the beginner's couldn't keep up.  There was just too big of a divide.  

The beginners class has really exploded in size, and we often have a challenge with having enough equipment and room for everyone.  We may have to limit class size.  The media and now thankfully, Doctor's are finally starting to suggest yoga as therapy for people with various physical issues and limitations. A lot of what I teach in beginners is what I learned to do after major surgery as a way to get back the faculties I lost from being on my back and going through chemo after cancer surgery.  You start where you are, and build on that.  No expectations, just do it!