Further Training for Yoga Teachers: How to teach yoga to seniors

It is never too late to take up yoga. The later years of life can truly be golden - there is time to devote to oneself both physically and spiritually. Many problems of later life are compounded by insufficient exercise and shallow breathing. But the body has incredible regenerative powers and even after a short time of practising yoga, one can sleep better, have improved energy and a more positive approach to life.

This weekend course for graduates of the Sivananda Teachers’ Training Course will focus on how to teach asana variations for seniors with limited flexibility. Asana class models for various advanced age groups will be practiced and explained. We will look into the warm-up exercises and pay special attention to care for the back.

3-day Retreat Schedule:

Friday February 8:
7.00pm Introduction to the weekend
7.30pm Satsang

Saturday February 9:
10.30am Regular asana class
1.00pm Workshop : 1st part asana sequence with adjusted postures for 50+, 60+, 70+ and for people in a wheelchair
4.00pm Workshop : 2nd part asana sequence with adjusted postures for 50+, 60+, 70+ and for people in a wheelchair
6.00pm Satsang

Sunday February 10:
10.00am Complete sequence Yoga over 70
1.00pm Workshop chair poses and evolutionary classes seniors

Teacher:
Jaya Bharati is an experienced yoga teacher at the Sivananda Yoga Centre in Paris and a yoga therapist with special focus on the needs of elderly people.