As we age, our bodies change. It’s an inevitable part of life, and our yoga practice should reflect this evolution. But how often do we resist adapting our approach, clinging to the poses and intensity levels of our younger years?
In this insightful interview, experienced yoga teacher, author and Ayurvedic health educator Melina Meza offers a refreshing perspective on transitioning your yoga practice as you age.
Melina, known for her holistic approach to aging gracefully, shares how to modify your practice, not by abandoning the poses you love, but by embracing modifications and building mindful strength.
What You’ll Discover
The Ayurvedic Perspective: Melina draws on the wisdom of Ayurveda, highlighting how the increase of Vata dosha – the energy of air and space – as we age, leads to increased stiffness, dryness, and lightness in the body.
Embracing Change: Moving beyond the traditional “beginner, intermediate, advanced” framework, Melina emphasizes the importance of *listening* to your body’s needs in each season of life.
Joint Health and Mobility: Discover why warming up thoroughly becomes paramount as we age, and how incorporating joint mobilization techniques can enhance your practice and prevent injury.
Building Strength for Longevity: Counteracting the lightness of Vata dosha, Melina emphasizes the value of building muscle mass through longer holds, creative variations, and incorporating weights and resistance bands.
Finding Joy in Modification: Melina shares her personal journey of letting go of poses that no longer serve her, and how embracing modifications has led to a deeper understanding of yoga and her own body.
Who Should Listen:
Yoga Students: If you’re seeking a sustainable, adaptable approach to yoga that honors the changing needs of your aging body, this interview will provide valuable insights and practical advice.
Yoga Teachers: Enrich your teaching repertoire with Melina’s adaptable approach, gaining new tools and techniques to support students of all ages and abilities, particularly those over 50.
Also join Melina Meza and YogaUOnline for her upcoming 4-part live-stream course, “Yoga After 50: Gentle Yoga Practices for Active Aging! Discover how to cultivate a yoga practice that supports your health, wellbeing, and vitality for years to come.
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Also check out Melina’s course: Yoga After 50: Gentle Yoga Practices for Active Aging
