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Do you have recommendations for
teaching geriatrics yoga?

Natalie: Hi Susan..just found your site and am loving it. I am a dietitian and new yoga teacher and am thinking of introducing yoga to my long term care geriatric population at the facility I work at. Most are in … Continue reading

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Yoga and Tai Chi for back problems?

Arnold: I have taken yoga classes and Tai Chi classes and I am now 66 with back problems. Can you recommend a video or mp3 instruction that gives me cat/cow, pointer and other stretch and balance poses. Susan: Thank you … Continue reading

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Will yoga help my condition of Severe Spasticity?

Vicki: Susan I have Severe Spasticity which is like stroke victims or those with cerebral palsy. I do a mature adult yoga class 2x a week I was hoping your Sitting Fit Anytime was similar. Susan: Thank you for your … Continue reading

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Should I be having this burning in my shins?

Bronwyn: I am 55 taking a yoga class and one or two days after the class I have burning in by shins. I studied ballet for years and have not danced in 30 years and considered myself in fair shape, … Continue reading

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Do you advise yoga and weight training
for a couch potato?

Dalores: I am going to be turning 62 and my couch potato ways over the last years are showing. Any exercise seems to leave my muscles sore for days. I am thinking yoga would help along with weight training. What … Continue reading

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Do you offer training for teaching seniors?

Sue (Maryland): I just found your website and found it sooo very interesting. I’ve been practicing yoga for 4 years. On my last birthday I set a personal goal of getting my teaching certification and I’m very proud to say … Continue reading

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I am a certified yoga instructor and a chiropractor
and am interested in a video for chair yoga
to work with people that have disabilities or for seniors.

Ronna: I am a certified yoga instructor and a chiropractor and am interested in a video for chair yoga to work with people that have disabilities or for seniors.  I want to work with all muscle groups, not just with … Continue reading

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Not a beginner, but getting back to yoga…

Muriel: I am not a beginner yoga senior as I have taken yoga lessons for many years. However, not for the last ten years and want to start again.  What would you suggest? P.S. I am 73 years old and … Continue reading

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Arthritis pretty much all through out my body…

Janice: What do you suggest for someone who has arthritis pretty much all through out my body? Susan: Thank you for your interest in Yoga for the Young at Heart. I’m sure yoga can help to keep you moving and … Continue reading

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Teaching yoga in a small community?

Maureen: Would like to discuss in more details my desires to lead a class in yoga. I live in a small community where there are no classes. I love practicing but really the structure of classes and other people around … Continue reading

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