You certainly don’t need to be in your 20s to practice yoga. This form of exercise is a great way for people of all ages to increase their flexibility and balance and maintain muscle strength. Seniors can especially benefit from practicing yoga because the breathing portion of this exercise helps increase lung capacity in addition to training the body to relax though intentional breathing.

There are a lot of styles of yoga that you can choose to practice, but it may be best to contact a yoga studio before attending a class to ask if they have instructors who are specially trained to work with seniors. Instructors who are knowledgeable about working with seniors have a better understanding of the appropriate intensities of the poses and the most effective mobility modifications.

Practicing yoga can help you feel relaxed, while also giving you lasting energy. And, doing yoga with a class can help you be a part of a group of like-minded individuals who also want to stay physically fit. All you need to get started is some appropriate clothing and a yoga mat (which is often provided by the studio).