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Yoga for Seniors: Mechanisms of Response to Yoga Therapy in Older Adults
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Author(s): Pattharee Paholpak (The University of California, Los Angeles, USA & Khon Kaen University, Thailand), Laura Obler (The University of California – Los Angeles, USA)and Helen Lavretsky (The University of California– Los Angeles, USA)
Copyright: 2018
Pages: 24
Source title:
Research-Based Perspectives on the Psychophysiology of Yoga
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Shirley Telles (Patanjali Research Foundation, India)and Nilkamal Singh (Patanjali Research Foundation, India)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-2788-6.ch009
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Abstract
Increasing life expectancies have resulted in global aging of the population. Because of physiological changes associated with aging, older adults are more vulnerable to developing chronic diseases and disability. Multimorbidity with two or more aging and stress-related conditions occurs in more than half of older adults. The use of polypharmacy for multiple disorders increases risks of adverse reactions. Mind-body medicine uses ancient Eastern practices like yoga and meditation to achieve balance between mind, body and spirit. The US National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) showed the growing popularity of yoga practice in people aged 65 and over. The use of mind-body therapies like yoga could supplement conventional medicine in management of mild-moderate mental and physical symptoms. Yoga therapy empowers individuals to take responsibility for own health and is ideal for preventing chronic stress-related disorders of aging because of low-cost and improved safety profile.
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