7 Simple Yoga Poses That Anyone Can Practice at Any Age

Yoga is a philosophy that is meant for any age or time. Irrespective of how old you are, or where you are living, you can practice Yoga at any time or any place. However, as Old people can’t practice complex stretching exercises, there are few asanas that are especially recommended for old people.

Despite the bodily differences, there are few asanas that can be practised by anyone, at any time. which is also part of our 200 hours yoga teacher training course in Rishikesh.  The Asanas are as follows –

1.       Shavasana – Shavasana is practised by lying down and letting your body loose. It is a very simple Yoga pose that is not very difficult to practice. All it needs is to lie down on a plain surface and keep breathing normally. This asana can be practised by anyone, irrespective of age. This Asana is very simple to practice and leads to instant comfort and relaxation.

2.       Mindfulness Breathing or Deep Breathing – Deep breathing is essential to Yogic practice and helps in deepening meditative experience. Deep breathing leads to silencing of mind and helps in curtailing the chain of thoughts. Mindfulness breathing can be done anytime and at any place. You don’t need any special equipment or tools to perform this practice.

3.       Cow Pose – This pose is especially good for people with back pain and can be practised by people of all ages. The pose mobilizes the joints, stimulates blood and lymphatic flow, and helps in regulating the breath. Flowing like water can also help in controlling muscular and mental tension.

4.       Tadasana – This pose is relatively easier to practice and can be practised by standing. It helps in correcting body posture, body alignment, and enhances the entire body system.

5.       Adho Mukha Svanasana – This pose helps in creating harmony between upper and lower body, and increasing the energy system of the body. Like most of the Yoga poses, this pose can also be modified to suit each student’s needs. It also helps in arm balance and gives an energy boost to the body.

6.       Standing Balancing Poses – There are three standing poses that are restively easier to practice and can give an immense boost to your yoga practice. Vrksasana (Tree Pose) & Eagle Pose (Garudasana) are two most common and easiest standing poses that can be practised by anyone. These poses help in increasing our body awareness and our mental focus and help us in coordinating the muscles of our lower and upper body.

7.       Sukhasana – This is a sitting pose and can be practised while performing any meditation practice. This is done by folding your legs and resting your arms on the knees. By gently closing your eyes, you enhance your meditative experience and enter into a state of deeper consciousness.

Daily Yoga practice is essential if you wish to reap the full benefits from it. By performing these relatively easier Asanas daily, you will be able to gain a better hold on your meditation practice and attain tremendous progress in your spiritual sadhana