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