It's never too late to start building a healthy lifestyle. The YMCA has such a wide variety of senior-friendly group fitness programs, you can try something new every day of the week. Today's featured class is Yoga at the Oshawa Y.
What will I learn?
Yoga enriches your spirit, mind, and body. You'll learn basic breathing techniques, postures, and movements that increase flexibility, release tension, and encourage body awareness. These poses are simple enough to be safe and do-able, even for total beginners.
How will my needs be met?
At the YMCA, one of our Core Values is inclusiveness, which is why we provide programs that welcome and benefit people of all ages. All of our classes are guided by certified fitness instructors who have been carefully trained to modify exercises according to your needs. Our staff members and volunteers can develop alternative postures that will allow you to build up the strength and flexibility needed to master more challenging poses.
What are the benefits?
Yoga improves your physical and mental health. These classes help you build strength, flexibility, agility, and your mind-body connection.
YMCA group fitness classes also have the added advantage of a social component. You'll be working out as part of a group, usually composed of others of a similar age as you, with similar interests. You can meet new people and build meaningful, lasting relationships.
Start your week off right by dropping in to the Oshawa Y's yoga class tonight! You'll feel relaxed and refreshed for the rest of the evening.
Next week, check in with us for one of our favourite senior-friendly group fitness classes you can try on Tuesdays.
More info on Senior Fitness options at the YMCA
[mks_icon icon="icon-book-open" color="#dd3333" type="sl"] Yoga Mondays
[mks_icon icon="icon-book-open" color="#dd3333" type="sl"] Tai Chi Tuesdays
[mks_icon icon="icon-book-open" color="#dd3333" type="sl"] Morning Stretch Wednesdays
[mks_icon icon="icon-book-open" color="#dd3333" type="sl"] BodyFit Walk Thursdays
