Yoga to Try in Your 50s, Vinyasa Yoga Special Report
Yoga to Try in Your 50s
Vinyasa flows from one pose to the next creating a full body workout
Justin Steele Warrior 1, Warrior 2 and Reverse Warrior are a sequence of three quick and invigorating standing poses. Vinyasa
vin yäsə/: noun; yoga in which you move fluidly from one pose to the next What it is
With vinyasa yoga, you move gracefully from pose to pose. In this super-popular practice, you focus closely on breathing — carefully regulated inhales and exhales — which helps create an energetic, full workout. Vinyasa tends to be more vigorous than other types of yoga. What to expect
Continual movement, with the teacher cueing each pose. Some practice rooms may be heated to promote sweating, but it’s not a requirement. Some teachers will include music; some won’t. You’ll find classes that focus on breath, while others will emphasize movement. There’s much room for interpretation here, and no two classes are alike. Who practices
. It’s one of the most popular styles of yoga in the United States. Newbies should take the time to find the teacher and studio that are right for them. Look for classes called Gentle, Beginner, Level 1 or Introductory. Insider info
Most studios offer an introductory or new-student special that lets you try a few classes for free or at a reduced rate. Many have senior discounts. Take a Deep Breath
Yoga is a combination of controlled breathing and movement, and these days the breath is getting as much attention as the poses. Research shows that your breathing pattern and rate can have a powerful effect on your body and mind. Try this basic breathing exercise: Get comfortable, sitting or lying down, with your eyes closed. Gently breathe in and out through your nose, with an equal inhalation and exhalation, without overfilling the lungs or trying to push out all the air. Count as you breathe (in: two, three, four; out: two, three, four), or use a breath-pacer app. Once that pace is comfortable, slow it a bit more. The ideal rate is between four and a half and six breaths per minute. The United States of Yoga
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