{"id":434,"date":"2017-03-22T21:29:28","date_gmt":"2017-03-22T21:29:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/carebuildersathomemn.com\/?p=434"},"modified":"2017-03-22T21:29:28","modified_gmt":"2017-03-22T21:29:28","slug":"how-to-help-your-elderly-loved-one-get-started-with-yoga","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carebuildersathome.com\/minnesota\/blog\/how-to-help-your-elderly-loved-one-get-started-with-yoga\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Help Your Elderly Loved One Get Started with Yoga"},"content":{"rendered":"

Yoga is an amazing way for your loved one to move more, even if exercise hasn\u2019t been a big part of her life in the past. It\u2019s perfect for every skill level and it\u2019s highly adaptive.<\/p>\n

Talk to Her Doctor First<\/strong><\/p>\n

Before your elderly loved one starts any exercise program at all, it\u2019s important to talk with her doctor. He can recommend the right types of exercise and the right frequency so that she doesn\u2019t overdo it. Your loved one\u2019s doctor may also recommend a specific style of yoga that might be better for your loved one.<\/p>\n

Gear Up<\/strong><\/p>\n

Many people who are getting started with a new sport view gearing up as something that they need to go all out with. That really isn\u2019t the case with yoga. If your loved one is going to a studio for classes, they\u2019ll have blocks, mats, and straps for her to borrow if she needs them. At home, your loved one may or may not need or want those just yet. The bare minimum that\u00a0your loved one needs<\/a>\u00a0is comfortable clothing in which she can move freely. If she likes doing yoga, she can get all of those accessories later.<\/p>\n

Find a Method Your Loved One Is Comfortable With<\/strong><\/p>\n

Some people really love the energy and the hands-on experience of attending a yoga class at a gym or a yoga studio. It\u2019s also a wonderful way for your loved one to make sure that her form is just right. Other people prefer to learn new skills at home. There are a wide range of yoga videos available online, at the library, and from bookstores. Another option is to stream courses.<\/p>\n

Go Slowly but Stick with It<\/strong><\/p>\n

The key for your elderly loved one is for her to go slowly but to stick with it for the long term. The longer your loved one is doing yoga, the better she\u2019ll get at it and the more benefits she\u2019ll receive. By sticking with it, her yoga practice also becomes a habit for her.<\/p>\n

Depending on where your loved one likes doing yoga, you might not be able to take her to class. Consider asking other family members to take her or hiring senior care providers if transportation is a concern.<\/p>\n

If you or an aging loved one are considering senior care in St. Louis Park, MN, and the surrounding areas, please contact the friendly staff at CareBuilders at Home Minnesota. Call today 612-260-2273.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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