Geriatric Care (Jul 2021)

Is Yoga possible for elderly care?

  • Siukan Law,
  • Albert Wingnang Leung,
  • Chuanshan Xu

DOI
https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2021.9815
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 7, no. 2

Abstract

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Yoga is possible for elderly care as it promotes and balance among mind–brainbody functions through mental, physical, and emotional practices. Growing evidence has shown that yoga practices strengthen muscle, body flexibility, and boost the immune system as well as improve the physical and psychological conditions.

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