by Growing Needs | Oct 14, 2024 | Lifestyle & Wellness, Wellness
Yoga is for everyone and especially so for seniors as it helps with building muscles and keeping one flexible given its low impact nature.
Trust Yoga’s motto is to share the best in class yoga knowledge with all, regardless of gender, age, religion and nationality. As Singapore is a rapidly ageing society, TRUST YOGA has a specific focus on older persons to help them build a strong body, clear mind and lifted spirit.
The hip opening class might be of interest to seniors who suffer from knee pain which mainly stems from tight hips. The class focuses on externally and internally rotating the hip joints freeing up blockages and also on the lengthening and softening of flexors, quadriceps and hamstrings.
If you’re not sure if you want to commit to a package yet, they are currently offering 2 free trials for newcomers to experience their classes.
Location: 2 Tampines Central 6 #06-02 Income At Tampines Point Singapore 529483
Contact: +65 6908 7498
At Sweatbox Singapore, their experienced geriatric yoga instructors have curated functional fitness classes that will strengthen multiple muscle groups, engage your mind and challenge your spirit. For seniors, this range of exercises can help to correct muscular imbalances and improve muscular strength.
Location:
Orchard Outlet
Location: 545 Orchard Road #03-11 Far East Shopping Centre Singapore 238882
Raffles Place Outlet
Location: 54 Boat Quay, Singapore 049843
Contact: +65 6468 0836
Ananda Marga arrived in Singapore in 1967 and has a presence across 182 countries and 6 continents.
They have a senior yoga class for those aged 55 and above which is conducted in Mandarin, covering:
Location: #01-3497, Block 57, Geylang Bahru, Singapore 330057
Contact: +65 8772 4779
For the Westies, check out Our Majestic Getaway (OMG) Yoga which has a particular focus on private classes based on one’s preferred venue (homes, offices, hotels, parks) and schedule.
For seniors with limited mobility and injuries, gentle yoga might just be the solution here. Gentle Yoga is a type of yoga that isn’t as intense and tedious as compared to other forms of yoga. Hence, it can be extremely helpful for individuals who aren’t able to partake in the other styles of yoga.
They also offer Family Yoga, a yoga class that brings the family together. This presents itself as an opportune time for caregivers and seniors to bond.
Location: 134 Jurong Gateway Rd, Singapore 600134
Contact: +65 8754 4589
Kate Porter Yoga (KPY) is a boutique yoga studio that believes in offering ‘Yoga for Normal People’ regardless of age, fitness level, flexibility or body type. They want to make their yoga studio a safe place for those who want to become healthier and feel better about oneself.
For seniors, chair and wall yoga is recommended to practise yoga and is relatively less strenuous compared to the other forms of yoga. Give it a try and you may be surprised by the energetic effects of this form of yoga. With 2 outlets in Singapore, they are offering starter packages going at S$50 Block of 3 credits to kickstart your yoga journey.
East Coast
Location: 5000 Marine Parade Road, Block G, #01-27 Laguna Park, Singapore 449290
Contact: +65 9781 3403
River Valley
Location: 468 River Valley Road, Singapore 248353
Contact: +65 8189 2054
Chair yoga is suitable for people who are new to yoga and is especially catered towards those who have injuries, disabilities or limited movement due to age. Inner Space studio offers chair yoga specially for this group which brings about an array of benefits such as increasing flexibility, range of motion and also awareness of your body.
In this class, expect to learn a variety of yoga postures, breathing techniques, meditation, relaxation methods and even inversions – all with the support of a chair. Rather than jumping straight into yoga that practises inversions, on a wheel etc, chair yoga might be less intimidating.
Chair yoga like other forms of yoga is a low impact workout that helps to build strength and also helps with pain management. The chair yoga class spans an hour for S$48.
Location: 3 Coleman Street #03-40 Peninsula Shopping Centre Singapore 179804
Contact: +65 9877 7750
Yoga is a great activity for both the mind and body, building that mind body connection. Even if one is unable to do all the movements, there are scaling options which makes yoga suitable for really anyone. Grab a friend or family member today and get started!
Growing Needs grew out of our own encounters with caring for our aging parents and reflecting on the Growing Needs that we ourselves would face as we advance in years. We hope to build a community that will learn, share and contribute towards caring for the growing needs of our loved ones.
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