Seniors exercise with a twist: Senior Center offers yoga classes
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Growing old is the stage when a person finds more time for themselves, for leisure, recreation and relaxation. It is also the time when some ailments start to emerge, such as arthritis, rheumatism, incontinence and high blood pressure. All this tells us we need to stay active and fit. Of course, there are limitations to the types of exercise a senior citizen can do, but yoga offers a stage for every fitness level.
Yoga classes are currently being offered for the senior set at the McMinnville/Warren County Senior Center. Instructor Donna Roberts has been offering the class at the center for a few months and the response has been great.
?I have found that yoga develops flexibility, stamina and helps correct alignments and balance, something that is much needed in seniors. It is also great for making you feel younger,? said Roberts.
The class gathers on Tuesday mornings at 9 a.m. and again on Wednesday at the Gilley Pool for water yoga. Water yoga also begins at 9 a.m. and will run as long as the weather permits.
Center director Cheryl Mingle invites all who are interested to come to a class. Patrons 50 years or older are welcome and will benefit from the instruction.
?We are trying to target our baby boomers, encouraging them to be more active and have a healthy lifestyle,? said Mingle. ?The class has been a huge success and we have had some members to lose weight and all generally feel better.?