Yoga on Cognitive, Mental and Functional Abilities in Older Adults
Yoga has emerged as a powerful therapeutic practice for enhancing physical and mental health across all age groups, including older adults and younger individuals. For seniors, yoga aids in maintaining flexibility, muscle strength, balance, and posture, thereby reducing the risk of falls and injuries. It also alleviates chronic pain, enhances sleep quality, and mitigates stress and anxiety, contributing to improved overall mental and emotional well-being in this demographic. As individuals age, they undergo physical and mental changes that impact their quality of life. Yoga offers tailored benefits for older adults by preserving joint mobility and flexibility, lowering the risk of falls, and easing chronic pain associated with conditions like arthritis and osteoporosis. Moreover, it fosters stress reduction, anxiety relief, and depression mitigation, fostering emotional equilibrium. The practice of yoga from a young age yields numerous advantages for both physical and mental health, including enhanced concentration, attention, and memory-beneficial qualities for university students. Moreover, yoga aids in stress and anxiety reduction, fosters positive body image, and bolsters self-esteem, contributing to vitality and active aging. Yoga is efficacious in enhancing quality of life and facilitating healthy aging by offering adaptable, gentle exercise that caters to individual needs and limitations. Its mindfulness and body awareness aspects foster a stronger mind-body connection, fostering overall well-being and balance. With its adaptability and accessibility, yoga transcends socioeconomic barriers and physical conditions, making it a viable option for people of all backgrounds. In a society marked by rising stress and lifestyle-related ailments, yoga emerges as an invaluable therapeutic avenue for promoting health and well-being. Its holistic approach and adaptability to individual needs make it an appealing option for individuals seeking sustainable improvements in physical and mental health. Thus, the integration and promotion of yoga as a therapeutic modality in health and wellness domains are warranted.
- EligibilityCriteria: Inclusion Criteria:  To participate in the study, participants will be required to:  Who are over 60 years old Who do not participate in any physical exercise program Have sufficient physical autonomy to participate in the physical activities required by the study and are able to understand the instructions, programs and protocols of this project.  Exclusion Criteria:  All participants with contraindications for performing the physical tests will be excluded. Diseases that limit cognitive performance and physical activity. - HealthyVolunteers: No - Gender: All - MinimumAge: 60 Years - StdAgeList: Adult, Older Adult