The Benefits Of Yoga & Meditation {Over 50}
Post Last Modified – November 09, 2023 ¦ gr8traveltips.com
Experience The Health Benefits of Yoga & Meditation Over 50
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Think you’re too old to start practicing gentle yoga and meditation? ❓ Well think again! Below, I’ve put together a brief look at the many …
for people of any age for that matter. This post is based on my personal experience and only intended as another avenue to consider, in helping to live a healthy and active lifestyle.
A few seasons ago, my wife and I on took part in a 4 day intensive {Inner Engineering Program}, in 🍁 Vancouver, BC. This yoga and meditation program was developed by one of the most influential people on this planet. 🌎
His name is; Sadhguru and he is the founder of the {ISHA Foundation} in India.
Yoga & Meditation Over 50 – Health & Wellness
We are both over 60 years of age and have been physically active, for pretty much our entire lives. I’ve enjoyed and engaged in a variety of ⚾ sports throughout my childhood, and well into my adult life.
From; baseball, basketball, pretty much anything to do with a ball, I’ve played! 🏓
My career as a 👮 police officer was spent mostly on a 🏍 motorcycle, working in all kinds of 🌧 inclement weather throughout the year. Over the years, I have also sustained my share of unfortunate 🤕 injuries. Some of my own doing and some not!
Without going into great detail, my body has had its fair share of; broken bones, torn ligaments, surgical procedures and more. I’ve also been fortunate enough to develop {severe arthritis}, in various parts of body as well.
Oh well!
Given this, I don’t dwell on things and still try to maintain a very active lifestyle. I work out at the gym,
🚶 walk daily, ride my 🚴 bike and enjoy 🏊 swimming. So when asked if I would be interested in taking a gentle yoga and 🙏 meditation program, I’ve never been one to say no.
My wife and our grown children, have been practicing various types of yoga and meditation for years. I could never really see myself being able to do some of those funky monkey 🤸 yoga poses, especially with all my ailing joints!
First Days Of The Meditation Program
Arriving at the studio in Vancouver, I was a little skeptical and apprehensive at first, especially dealing with the whole meditation thing. But after arriving, I was quite surprised and I must say, also relieved to see the mixture of people taking part in this program.
There were people of all ethnic backgrounds and ages, ranging from late teens to some I would guess, were in their late 70’s or later. A few people I noticed, also had; severe physical handicaps. I was really inspired by their willingness to take part in such a program.
The first days consisted of very gently yoga, known as {UPA Yoga and Yoga Namaskar}. Something I could definitely handle, but still found completely foreign to what my body has been used to doing for so many years. I was beginning to use muscles that I never knew existed!
But at all times, you are able to work at your own pace, while introducing your body to this new form of exercise.
The meditation practiced involves relaxation in the form of; breathing, chanting and tranquil meditation, while seated in the Lotus position. A little odd at first, but after a few days, you start to get the hang of it!
All in all, it was a very enjoyable experience and one that was definitely worth taking.
The Health Benefits Experienced After The Program
Our instructor had told us, that each and every one of us will experience different reactions and benefits down the road. If we stuck with the regime for {40 days and practiced regularly}, we would begin to experience the benefits of yoga and meditation, combined.
Over this time, I did begin to notice subtle changes, both physically and mentally. These were positive changes that were starting to occur with me. On the physical side, I could now sit in the {Lotus} position longer and longer each day, without feeling like a broken pretzel.
As well, my muscles slowly but surely, were actually starting to become more flexible!
On the mental side, I began starting to feel a sense of calm inside. During the short meditation cycle, I noticed that my heart rate would slow dramatically and I would become in a very; relaxed state of mind.
The Health Benefits Yoga & Meditation Have Made
I’ve been practicing on and off for a few years now, and I still feel changes happening both inside and out. I have increased energy and vitality, and have also noticed that I feel a more; calm state of mind and well-being.
I don’t let things bother me or frustrate me like I used to, and seem to just take things in stride now.
These benefits of practicing simple yoga and meditation feel great. I only wish now that I would have started years ago. Now remember, I was physically fit and active prior to starting this program, but always with many physical ailments that I have been dealing with for years.
Think of the benefits gentle yoga and meditation can have for those of you who have not been as active over the years and/or, do suffer from any physical or mental discomfort.
Remember, it’s never too late to start something new, especially something that will improve one’s overall health and well-being. We can only help ourselves and do everything we can to live a healthy and happy life.
Recently, my son has introduced me to {Breathwork}, which is; conscious, controlled breathing. It is a practice for; relaxation, meditation and/or, therapeutic purposes.
So get off that sofa and give gentle yoga and meditation a try, you just might be glad you did!
Below, I’ve included a link to another very good article from a reputable website called; healthline. It’s on – 12 Science-Based Benefits of Meditation.
🙏 healthline – benefits of meditation
One very important thing we do to maintain our overall health & wellness, is a health supplement we’ve been taking for years now. It is an {All Natural Glutathione Supplement}. One that absorbs at a Cellular Level.
If you are interested in learning more about {Glutathione} and its health benefits, be sure to check out my article here on
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and my additional posts on this subject.
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