Betty Secrest has been teaching yoga since August 2015. For about the last six months, Secrest has also been teaching a gentle yoga class at the city’s senior center. “Yoga has different styles and ...

As we journey through life, the aging process brings with it a multitude of changes – physically, mentally and emotionally. While some of these changes are inevitable, the practice of yoga offers a ...

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – In a large, open room of the Ann Arbor Senior Center, yoga class is underway. A dozen men and women, age 55 to “you don’t really need to know, do you?”, kneel on rows of soft mats, ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the last in a series looking at classes and their instructors that cater to area senior citizens. Chuck Lehman has three rules for his senior chair yoga class — Show up, don’t ...

Yoga is a popular and rejuvenating workout that offers countless mental and physical health benefits. After a long day’s work, it serves as a stellar stress-reducer. Stretching it out in poses like ...

Growing older does not mean slowing down. In fact, after 60, staying active becomes more important than ever for maintaining independence, reducing the risk of chronic illnesses, and keeping the mind ...

Yoga is a great way to improve your health, but a traditional class might be too difficult for older people. That’s where chair yoga comes in, and the benefits are big. “Chair yoga is ideal for ...

What began as a pilot project to increase exercise for some special-needs students has netted so many health benefits that it's now part of the special education curriculum at Mona Shores Public ...

Willa Bailey and Annette Johnson raised their arms high and then bent their knees slightly to strike the stance of a goddess. Moments later they shook those arms and hips to pulsating rhythms of ...

Start your day with this 5-minute daily yoga stretching routine — perfect for mornings when you want to move but don’t have much time. This short flow targets key areas like the spine, hips, shoulders ...

QUESTION: Can you offer some good stretching tips for seniors who are staying home during the pandemic? I’ve gotten so stiff and achy in recent years that I have a hard time doing basic activities ...

If you're looking for a way to improve your flexibility, reduce stress, avoid injury and extend your range of motion to help boost your exercise performance, take a tip from Mother Nature: Stretch.