Cardiologist Dean Ornish, MD, made headlines 38 years ago when he claimed that yoga and meditation, along with improvements in diet and exercise habits, could reverse heart disease. Research on this topic has since expanded and and has shown yoga is great for your overall health as you age.
3 reasons to practice yoga in your 50s
- Minimize hypertension
- Strengthen bones
- Keep excess pounds at bay
3 reasons to practice yoga in your 60s
- Reduce anxiety
- Protect your joints
- Build strength and balance
3 reasons to practice yoga in your 70s- and beyond
- Improve balance
- Sharpen your mind
- Boost moods
Source: AARP Magazine