Episode 78: Teaching Yoga To Seniors: Instructional Strategies

In this episode, Ariana and Jules discuss a qualitative review on teaching yoga to older adults, focusing on their experiences, needs, and effective instructional strategies. They explore the importance of community, the strengths and limitations of the study, and provide recommendations for yoga teachers. The conversation highlights the value of qualitative data in understanding the perspectives of seniors in yoga practice. Takeaways: The paper focuses on empowering older adults through yoga. Qualitative research provides valuable insights into personal experiences. Participants in the study were aged 65 to 83. The study emphasized mind-body awareness in yoga practice. Functional improvements were noted, such as tying shoes and climbing stairs. Recommendations for yoga teachers included avoiding spiritual language. Community plays a crucial role in sustaining yoga practice. The study had limitations due to a small sample size. Qualitative research can be dense and theoretical compared to quantitative research. The authors emphasized the importance of reflective journaling in their methodology. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Yoga for Seniors 02:37 Qualitative Research in Yoga Instruction 05:46 Experiences of Older Adults in Yoga 08:07 Methodology and Participant Insights 10:53 Recommendations for Yoga Teachers 13:54 Community and Connection in Yoga 16:35 Strengths and Limitations of the Study 19:16 Conclusion and Reflections

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Episode 78: Teaching Yoga To Seniors: Instructional Strategies is an episode from Yoga & Beyond | The Yoga and Movement Science Podcast by Ariana Raven.

This episode is 20:57 long.

This episode was published on Jun 21, 2025.

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