Sitting posture exercises nourish the brain.
In yoga movements, many movements used in conjunction with meditation are sitting posture, such as lotus sitting, perfect sitting and simple waiting. These movements are generally bent lower limbs and upright upper body, which requires concentration and certain breathing methods. The movements are very simple and there is not much change. Through meditation and breathing adjustment, people can be at a peaceful height, relaxed and full of pleasure, while bending the lower limbs can make more blood supply.
What kind of yoga is suitable for the elderly?
Balanced exercise exercises the brain.
Balance movements usually require one leg support, and the other limbs do some corresponding movements to maintain body balance, such as fish and birds. Some movements also need to support the body with both hands and feet off the ground, which is difficult and not suitable for the elderly. Older friends can choose to practice with one foot support and relatively simple posture.
Balance action can exercise the balance ability of nervous system, especially for the health of brain and cerebellum. For the elderly, it can prevent diseases such as brain cell aging and Alzheimer's disease.
Torsion strengthens bones and muscles.
Torsion exercise mainly exercises bones and muscles by twisting the spine and waist of the body. The human spine is the most densely distributed part of the nervous system. By practicing spinal torsion and waist rotation, you can stimulate nerves, muscles and bones on both sides of the spine, strengthen bones and muscles, stimulate nerves and promote blood circulation. While twisting the body, you can also massage the internal organs, which is helpful to enhance the function of internal organs and promote overall health.
Supine relaxation type
Lie flat on your back and close your eyes; The feet naturally open to the sides of the body; Put your arms at your sides, palms up; Consciously relax all parts of the body in turn and take a deep breath at the same time.
Old people should not try to be brave when practicing yoga.
The benefits of yoga for middle-aged and elderly people are obvious, but some elderly people with basic diseases are not suitable. For example, patients with osteoporosis, hypertension, heart disease and diabetes should be careful when practicing. In addition, the body bones of the elderly are relatively stiff and not suitable for large-scale physical exercise. Yoga should focus on short movements of fitness and disease prevention.