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You can enjoy the benefits of yoga – whatever your age, ability, or level of activity, even if you have never been able to participate in traditional yoga classes. This accessible guide to gentle yoga stretches and poses will help ease you into the world of this beneficial exercise. Experienced yoga instructor Peggy Cappy will help you gain energy, flexibility, and focus, through modified poses that will help strengthen and stretch your muscles and bring you peace of mind.

PEGGY CAPPY began her study of yoga 33 years ago after a trip to India where she first saw yoga practiced. Peggy created Yoga for the Rest of Us because of her interaction with a special group of senior citizens that she has been teaching for sixteen years. The average age of the group is 78 and the oldest student is 98. Peggy lives in Dublin, New Hampshire

What will I learn from it?

It is described as an accessible guide to gentle yoga stretches and poses, using modified poses to strengthen and stretch muscles. The description says the aim is more energy, flexibility, focus and peace of mind.

Who is the intended reader?

The book description says it is for people of any age, ability or level of activity, even if they have never been able to take part in traditional yoga classes.

Do I need experience to use it?

According to the description, the book “will help ease you into the world” of yoga.

Who is the author?

The author is Peggy Cappy, an experienced yoga instructor. The description says she began studying yoga 33 years ago after a trip to India, and that she has taught a group of senior citizens for sixteen years, with an average age of 78 and the oldest student aged 98.

This summary is based on the book description on the Amazon page.

Can I try yoga if I have limited mobility or have never exercised?

The MedlinePlus exercise for older adults page says that if you have not been active you can start slowly and build up, and that your provider can advise on what is right for you.

The NIH National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) page on yoga confirms that gentle styles exist, and it recommends learning under a qualified instructor who can offer modifications. Pay attention to pain rather than ambition: a stretch should feel like mild tension, not a sharp or pinching sensation.

Ask a doctor first if you use a walking aid, have balance problems, or manage a chronic illness.

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Book: Yoga for All of Us by Peggy Cappy
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