YOGA FOR SENIORS & BEGINNERS - Slow paced & gentle

Take some time today to visit your mat and try this Yoga for Seniors & Beginners class. We will work on our flexibility, strength and balance while cultivating a calming breath to help with anxiety and stress. This is a great class if you have been practicing chair yoga and want to add a little bit more to your yoga routine! This class is also gentle enough for new moms and newly pregnant moms to be. These are great stretches and yoga poses you can do daily to quickly improve your flexibility and reduce your stress. Grab a blanket and join me!
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[@KarinHvidRydell]

Thankyou this was so good for me having chronical issues with back and legs.

[@franmannion5051]

I am experienced in yoga, but as I get older, I need to adapt in some areas of my body. You did a great job explaining how to do so. I agree with others, however, that the volume needs to be louder. I do appreciate your sweet voice, though.

[@OceanVayuYoga]

Thanks Fran, I am glad you enjoyed the class! Yes some of our videos are a bit hard to hear, using a desk top computer helps since you can raise the volume not only on your device but also on KZbin itself, but hopefully all volume issues on our end are fixed for any new videos coming out : ) Peace ~Kim

[@user-vg1mw6ix1p]

Thank you. I have practiced yoga for over 10 years but I have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s 6 years ago. The faster paced yoga is difficult for me now. I found your channel and now I follow you. So happy I found your channel!

[@OceanVayuYoga]

Wonderful! So glad you found us too! Be well Peace and Love 💜Kim

[@shirleymytnowych269]

I'm 64 and recently retired - so stiff from spending a lifetime of sitting at a desk. This is one of the best videos I've discovered so far, being able to follow along and yet left lots of room for improvement. I could actually feel the difference at the end of the session! Thank you

[@OceanVayuYoga]

HI Shirley! That's so great to hear! So glad you are already feeling the benefits! and thank you for your support! ~Kim

[@katied3856]

The best online yoga instructor because she doesn’t talk about things not pertaining to the class, I have finally found someone that reminds me of the yoga instructors I had prior to covid. Thank you! 🙏

[@OceanVayuYoga]

Thank you so much for this beautiful review!! Namaste ~Kim

[@marycarmody8938]

I am about to turn 73 and I am so grateful that I discovered Ocean Vayu videos. Kim and Justin are fantastic instructors!! I find value in all the classes. Thanks so much! Namaste’

[@OceanVayuYoga]

Wonderful! So glad you found us and are finding our videos beneficial!! Peace and Love ~💜Kim

[@smargerie]

I'm 66 and hadn't done any yoga in more than 4-5 years, but this was absolutely perfect! I feel so good after my first session and am looking forward to continuing on a regular basis. One bit of advice for others would be to watch the video entirely before actually doing it the first time so that you are aware of the positions and not straining to look at the screen while trying to participate.

[@OceanVayuYoga]

Hi Marge! How great that you have started back up doing yoga and that it was a successful experience! Glad you felt great after practicing!! Yes that is great advise if you have the time to watch the video first then it does make it easier to follow along : ) Thanks! ~Kim

[@smargerie]

@@OceanVayuYoga I did it again this morning, and feeling like I may be ready to move up a level in a week or so. Which would be the best level to go next?

[@francesoha2062]

You so understand my stiff tight old joints.Thank you❤️

[@OceanVayuYoga]

Glad you like this video! 😁 ✨Kim

[@gillmeehan1407]

I attend yoga weekly but this fills the gap beautifully. I am 70 and so the pace is perfect. A beautiful soothing voice. Thank you

[@OceanVayuYoga]

Thanks Gill, so nice to hear! Glad you enjoyed it! ~Kim

[@anngulley3391]

I have moved up to more videos. I am the one with moderate to severe RA. You have changed my total outlook on things. This really helps me get exercise and feel better about myself. I am able to move a lot better. Thank you!!!

[@OceanVayuYoga]

This is all so wonderful to hear Ann!! You are an inspiration to all others suffering from RA! Stay well and Yogi on!! ~Kim

[@geoffreysouther7577]

I’m 74 and used to Pilates at the Y2 times a week before he retired. To improve my golf game I decided I would start yoga last year in and added Pilates recently. It’s great to get back to this type of exercise as it does exceptional work on the core and the whole body will help me in life and hopefully help me play golf for many many years to come

[@OceanVayuYoga]

Yes! It is so good for your whole being! And golf game ☺️Kim

[@pattydornbusch5547]

I'm slowly returning to yoga after a long time away. This was an excellent, gentle class, and I appreciated the suggested modifications!

[@OceanVayuYoga]

You're so welcome! Glad you enjoyed the class, I'm sure it feels so nice to return to your yoga practice ☺️💜 ~Kim

[@dorothysedock8163]

A truly gentle calming yoga for seniors! Did not disappoint. Thank you.

[@OceanVayuYoga]

Thanks Dorothy! I am so glad you enjoyed this practice!! : ) ~Kim

[@janetwagner6084]

Love this class,especially the way you integrate continual breathing reminders so seamlessly into the flow. So often beginners forget to breathe. Thank you for a great beginner class. I am 71.

[@OceanVayuYoga]

That’s wonderful to hear! So glad you enjoyed it! And yes the breath is everything! ☺️✨ Namaste ~Kim

[@jilldaltonnyc7545]

I love this class so much. Thank you. I've just returned to yoga after decades and it has been a very humbling experience. I hope to find more of your classes.

[@OceanVayuYoga]

Thanks Julia for your kind words! So glad you enjoyed this class! Peace ~Kim

[@SmokedawgP]

At 72 and just starting yoga I found this lesson great. My only quibble is that going from downward dog to the standing pose is leaps and bounds past what I am (and probably ever will be) capable of. I just stood and then went down forward as far as I could and then continued along.

[@OceanVayuYoga]

That’s perfect, always do what you can and modify as needed ☺️~Kim

[@SmokedawgP]

Actually, a year later, I can now go from down dog to standing.

[@christinemooney2713]

I found you today and had the most wonderful experience. Thank you!!

[@OceanVayuYoga]

Thanks Christine! That's so wonderful to hear! : ) ~Kim

[@carlapocernik2433]

A very nice video. Trying to get back to yoga after meniscus surgery. Really hope this 68 yr old body cooperate s. Thank you!

[@OceanVayuYoga]

Thank you Carla! Glad you enjoyed it! ✨Kim

[@c.paget511]

First rate instruction, easy to understand and follow as a beginner. I enjoyed the selection of poses and delicious stretches, and feel fantastic after the session. I'll be doing this workout again and again. Thank you!!

[@OceanVayuYoga]

Yay!!! So glad you enjoyed it, and so glad you are feeling fantastic! ~Peace & Love Kim

[@jodydeschenes5031]

I really needed a long, slow, gentle session - this was perfect, thank you

[@OceanVayuYoga]

So glad you enjoyed it! ☺️🙏Kim

[@sfletcher6758]

Thank you. I appreciate the detailed step by step instruction and attention to body position and modifications. Yoga is daunting to me bc I don’t feel like I know what to do! You solve that by your detailed instruction, coaching & explanations. Thank you! You are relatable and accessible! Very nice class! I’m subscribed!

[@OceanVayuYoga]

Hi Stacy! So glad you enjoyed the detailed explanations in this class, and thank you for subscribing!! Much appreciated : ) ~Kim

[@roseelliott2728]

Your channel came up on my recommendations page today. Nameste 🙏

[@OceanVayuYoga]

Namaste!! Peace and Love! ☺️Kim

[@kimlabar4167]

Thank You, very easy and relaxing! Happy to find your channel

[@OceanVayuYoga]

That's awesome to hear! I'm glad you found our channel too! : ) ~Kim

[@sharlheller]

Thanks!

[@OceanVayuYoga]

Thanks so much for your support!! So glad you are enjoying our videos! Peace 💜~Kim

[@christinewood4852]

Marvellous as ever. Thank you😊

[@OceanVayuYoga]

That's so wonderful!! Glad you are enjoying our videos!! ☺️🙏Kim

[@christinewood4852]

Wonderful. Such a peaceful, relaxing practice. Thank you

[@OceanVayuYoga]

So glad you enjoyed it!! ~Kim

[@christinewood4852]

Fabulous - so peaceful and relaxing😊

[@OceanVayuYoga]

Hi Christine, thank you and so glad you enjoyed it. ☺️🙏🏼Kim

[@davidbrown9682]

Thank you so much for the wonderful gentle yoga👍🏻🥰

[@OceanVayuYoga]

You're Welcome! So glad you enjoyed it! : ) ~Kim

[@saradharamaswamyiyer5291]

Your calm voice, gentle movement and timely breath reminders are just what I needed. Thank you so much Kim.

[@OceanVayuYoga]

@@saradharamaswamyiyer5291 Your so welcome! Thanks so much for practicing with us! ~Kim

[@Valerieann100]

Thank you so much, I truly enjoyed your class. Just what I was looking for. I needed to find a class that suits the workouts I've been used to, along with the ageing process. Keeping it real and still kicking! 😉

[@OceanVayuYoga]

That's wonderful to hear!! So glad you enjoyed this class!! -Namaste Kim

[@moon_struck6573]

Many thanks for this. Your voice and manner is so relaxing and soothing. I'm doing this every day - super-tight hamstrings are such a hindrance though. Would love to attend class but I'm in the UK, this is next best thing, great tutorial, so kind of you to share.

[@OceanVayuYoga]

Thank you so much for your kind words, it's always so nice to hear positive feedback! You can always check out our live Zoom classes but they are in eastern standard time. Here is a link : ) Namaste ~KIm www.oceanvayuyoga.com/

[@jolene0602]

This class was so enjoyable, thank you 😊

[@OceanVayuYoga]

That’s wonderful to hear!! Thank you 🙏🏼 Kim

[@asharp6591]

Thank you for this yoga video. It’s a perfect workout and I love it !❤️

[@OceanVayuYoga]

That is great to hear! Glad you love it!! Stay well ~Kim

[@andreecusson5813]

This was exactly what I needed today.

[@OceanVayuYoga]

That's so great to hear!! Hope to have you back again soon : ) ~Kim

[@janinehuber8079]

Excellent practice!

[@OceanVayuYoga]

Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it! ☺️✨Kim

[@christinewood4852]

Absolutely brilliant. Thank you.

[@OceanVayuYoga]

Yay! So glad you enjoyed it! ~Kim

[@christinewood4852]

Wonderful

[@OceanVayuYoga]

Thank you so much! ☺️Kim

[@MarkPoehler]

Excellent session!!!

[@OceanVayuYoga]

Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it! ✨🙏🏼

[@nashidali9633]

Great program

[@OceanVayuYoga]

Thanks 🙏🏼 😊Kim

[@susieclay5686]

Really enjoyed this yoga 🧘‍♀️ xx

[@OceanVayuYoga]

Thanks Susie!! So glad you enjoyed it! You might also like to give this video a try : ) kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4bIq4mufbWJgNk Thanks again!! ~KIm

[@51cece]

Enjoyed this video & thank you for it. Especially loved your instructions but agree volume too low. Iwould love to see a repeat of the sequence without instructions for when I know it well enough and can have a routine & save time! But thank you for sharing!

[@OceanVayuYoga]

HI Chris, glad you enjoyed the video! Yes we have been working on volume issues hopefully we will resove the issues soon. Thanks for the suggestion, hadn't thought of that, : ) Take care ~Kim

[@mindylouparesi6541]

Love your class!!

[@OceanVayuYoga]

So great to hear! Thank you!🙏🏼-Kim

[@lynnannjohnson8682]

Thank you so much. This is wonderful.

[@OceanVayuYoga]

Great! So glad you enjoyed it, you are very welcome : )! ~Kim

[@billweber1422]

If I could sit like that, I wouldn't need your yoga video.

[@OceanVayuYoga]

Hi There 🙂 Perhaps one of our Chair Yoga videos would be a better way to start your Yoga journey here is a link to one kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYmreIaMe6ideZI Take good care ☺️ ~Kim

[@janinehuber8079]

Excellent practice for a 73 year old woman!

[@OceanVayuYoga]

Wonderful to hear! Thank you! 🙏🏼~Kim

[@OceanVayuYoga]

Thanks so much for joining me for this yoga class! Leave me a comment and let me know what you thought! Peace & Love ~Kim

[@triceguella7712]

Thank you for a great way to practice yoga at any time of the day! It was such a great and calming class! Great way to renew flexibility and peace.

[@OceanVayuYoga]

@@triceguella7712 Thank you, that is so great to hear!! Glad you enjoyed it!! : ) ~Kim

[@cynthiagronning3243]

Just did this for the first time, nice experience. What is the next step, do I do the same workout? And do I do it everyday?

[@OceanVayuYoga]

@@cynthiagronning3243 Hi and thanks for your comment! I am glad you enjoyed the video, I would suggest doing this video or another one of our gentle yoga videos kzbin.info/aero/PLJ4ypy858Muya-r0qVThC-c89NHXadht4 three times a week and see how that feels you can always scale back if too much or you can always go to 4 times a week if you are feeling great! After a couple months of that I would suggest mixing in some of the gentle flow videos kzbin.info/aero/PLJ4ypy858MuwH6Pk9BmrQesU9ZY42cNFA and see how that feels. Keep us posted on your yoga journey! : ) ~Peace Kim

[@gladyschuchu9503]

Are all these poses suitable for hypertension patients ?

[@OceanVayuYoga]

Yes, yoga is very beneficial for hypertension, however be very mindful while practicing and omit any poses that don’t feel right for you. ☺️✨Kim

[@anachimbanda8835]

Thank you so much

[@OceanVayuYoga]

Your very welcome!! : )

[@arlenefranchini4525]

👍 Wonderful 🙏 Thank you.

[@OceanVayuYoga]

Hi Arlene! Thank you so much, I'm so glad you enjoyed this class : ) Peace & Love ~Kim

[@noraluzcalugas2731]

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[@OceanVayuYoga]

Thank you!! 😊Kim

[@gouridange2783]

A very valuable session - only, is there any way your volume (voice) can be louder? A few of the other Ocean Vayu videos too, the volume is very low. I've checked if it is an issue with my laptop, but no...

[@OceanVayuYoga]

Thanks for your feedback, 🙂 yes we are working on fixing the volume and hope to have it figured out! One thing to be sure of is that the volume on KZbin is all the way up as well as your devices volume, KZbin has it's own volume levels (something I had no idea of until we started making these videos) It's found just below the video you are watching on the left hand side of screen. Thanks again! ~Kim

[@suchiagr]

Hi, If you are moving the fleshy part of the bottom you are not sitting on your sit bones. Ideally the one should sit on the sit bones which is the fleshy part.

[@OceanVayuYoga]

Thanks for your feedback! 😊Have a great day! 🙏🏼Kim

[@filenco6101]

Instead of downward facing dog which if difficult for a senior like me, can we instead do dolphin?

[@OceanVayuYoga]

Hi, Yes of course, always modify the poses to fit your current situation : ) Take Care ~KIm

[@richardshade6409]

Good morning Kim. I am a subscriber and new to yoga. I am a 71-year-old male and I have an artificial heart valve. I have gained a considerable amount of weight over the past few years. I was my deceased wife's caregiver for that time. I could not get out to do much because she could not fend for herself so I was charged with all the housework and her care. I am trying to get myself back into some kind of shape I weigh 208#and my ideal weight is more like 150#. I'd like to get some suggestions on poses that will help to increase my strength and help lower my body weight. I do diet. I am on a 16-hour fast every day, where I eat during the remaining 8 hours in the day only 2 very light meals. I am also interested in finding out how long I should exercise every day. The 15 to 30 min programs are a good start. However, I believe that I can go longer. Also, I like to break up my training into two segments one in the morning and one in the afternoon. I live in FL and right now I can't get out to walk very much because of the heat and humidity. In cooler weather, I will walk an average of 4 to 4 1/2 miles every day, and do some sort of calisthenics throughout the day. However, I'm not seeing any change in my weight nor my physical shape. Any suggestions? Thank you.

[@OceanVayuYoga]

Hi there! It sounds like you know instinctively what you need to do to care for yourself, I’d suggest just a little help from a local yoga studio or local gym. This way you could get some advise first hand from someone who can work with you directly. Otherwise you are on the right path, from here, just increase your workouts/yoga as you feel comfortable doing so. An hour to an hour and a half 5 to 6 days a week is ideal, but may take time working up to. Good luck, and take care! ☺️✨Kim

[@emeraldforcier14]

Before anything I’m ordered to subscribe? Let me see the video and see if it’s anything I might want to subscribe to. I’m 64 and was able to move through this, but I think it should be taught by a more mature person.

[@OceanVayuYoga]

Thank you for your comment, I’ll take it into consideration. ~Kim

[@pattkregelo5698]

Was great! Volume should have been louder though.

[@OceanVayuYoga]

SO glad you enjoyed the class!! Ok, thanks for the feedback! I will try to figure out how to increase the volume. : )

[@captainswing4487]

Is there an assumption on your behalf that I can stand on one leg, sit on the floor, raise both arms above my head. I think so.

[@OceanVayuYoga]

Hi and thanks for your comment, as always with Yoga you should adjust the poses to fit your limitations. Feel free to check out our other videos such as chair yoga and standing only yoga, you may find them more suitable. Namaste ~Kim

[@traceyfrati8124]

You didn't smile at all until the very end...

[@OceanVayuYoga]

I smiled at the very beginning : )

[@kittywt421]

too much direction which detracts from the practice

[@OceanVayuYoga]

Hi, thanks for your feedback! This class was designed for beginners who need a lot of direction so they do not feel or get lost. Classes with not a lot of cuing are better for more experienced students. Perhaps you are more experienced ? Thanks :) ~Kim

[@joycetomas5479]

I wish i could cross my legs but......

[@OceanVayuYoga]

No worries, just do what you can. ☺️🙏🏼~kim

[@malcolmcaplan5032]

Thanks!

[@OceanVayuYoga]

You are very welcome! ☺️Kim