Falls resulting in broken bones are a very real threat for us as we age. One of the reasons for falling is loss of balance. If we are less active, we bend and twist less. This rigidity makes it difficult for us to catch ourselves as we fall. Tai Chi and Yoga are great ways to recover our flexibility and balance!
Several years ago, when I was finding it painful to get out of a chair and walk across the room, I found a yoga video in my collection. The title: “Yoga for Weight Loss” (with Suzanne Deason, VHS available on Amazon for pennies) was catchy, but somewhat misleading. The premise: a person at peace is a person able to make good eating and exercise choices. THE best yoga video I have found! Four women demonstrate yoga poses for the beginner, intermediate and more flexible. Beautifully set in the red rock country of Sedona, Arizona, with soothing, peaceful music. Warm up begins on the ground and progresses through standing, strength and flexibility poses, then back to the ground for core work and ending in a relaxation pose.
I ALWAYS walk away feeling supple, relaxed, refreshed, and wondering, “Why don’t I do this more often?” I think you will, too! Make time in your schedule to give yourself this treat, AND reduce the odds that you’ll be injured in a fall. More about Tai Chi in the next blog… stay tuned!
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