This course focuses on yoga practices for students ages 50 and up with modifications, themes and specific contraindications for mature bodies. Special units include yoga for menopause, yoga for Parkinson's, &  yoga for incontinence. We address osteoporosis, games and social exercises for seniors, and what to do in emergencies.

Course Curriculum

    1. NOTES *PRINT ME

    2. Introduction and overview

    3. Yoga for Parkinsons Lecture

    4. Yoga for Menopause Lecture

    5. Senior Yoga Class example

    6. Yoga for Urinary Incontinence class example

    1. Senior Yoga Safety

    2. Safety Issues for Seniors Quiz

    1. The Feet & Ankles

    2. The Knees

    3. The Hips

    4. The Spine

    5. The Neck

    6. The Shoulders

    7. The Wrists

    8. Blood Pressure / Vertigo / Balance Issues

    9. Senior Yoga Pathology Assignment

    10. Menopause Assignment

About this course

  • $299.00
  • 18 lessons
  • 5.5 hours of video content

About the instructor

ERYT-500, C-IAYT Ginny Shaddock

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Learn all the special considerations and contraindications a yoga teacher should know when working with mature bodies.

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