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Yoga for Longevity: Expert Tips for Healthy Aging
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In this episode of The Invigor Medical Podcast, hosts Natalie Garland and Derek Berkey discuss the benefits of yoga for healthy aging with expert instructor Mary Richards.
Mary shares her insights on common misconceptions about yoga and aging, the importance of good posture, and practical tips for incorporating yoga into daily routines. They also discuss the physical and mental benefits of yoga, including stress management and management of age-related conditions like osteoporosis and kyphosis. Mary offers recommendations for healthy aging and advice for those interested in trying yoga for the first time.
Mary’s teaching is informed by the master instructors as well as the perspectives and understanding gained in credited coursework in anatomy, physiology, biology, kinesiology, cadaver dissection and therapeutic movement. She earned her master of science in yoga therapy at Maryland University of Integrative Health, and is registered as a certified yoga therapist with IAYT. Her scope of practice includes physical postures, breathing exercises, restorative yoga, and mindfulness techniques such as meditation and heart-centered communication.
The Invigor Medical podcast’s mission is to provide personalized medical care through scientifically backed education and wellness solutions. The show is co-hosted by Natalie Garland and Derek Berkey.
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YYoga with Mary
Mary shares her insights on common misconceptions about yoga and aging, the importance of good posture, and practical tips for incorporating yoga into daily routines. They also discuss the physical and mental benefits of yoga, including stress management and management of age-related conditions like osteoporosis and kyphosis. Mary offers recommendations for healthy aging and advice for those interested in trying yoga for the first time.
Mary’s teaching is informed by the master instructors as well as the perspectives and understanding gained in credited coursework in anatomy, physiology, biology, kinesiology, cadaver dissection and therapeutic movement. She earned her master of science in yoga therapy at Maryland University of Integrative Health, and is registered as a certified yoga therapist with IAYT. Her scope of practice includes physical postures, breathing exercises, restorative yoga, and mindfulness techniques such as meditation and heart-centered communication.
The Invigor Medical podcast’s mission is to provide personalized medical care through scientifically backed education and wellness solutions. The show is co-hosted by Natalie Garland and Derek Berkey.
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YYoga with Mary
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Timestamps:
01:15 - Mary’s background, training, and education in yoga
03:07 - How Mary instructs and teaches using science
05:40 - Movement pros can benefit from this training
09:09 - The importance of body knowledge and personalization for instructors
15:28 - Approaches to optimizing aging bodies, slowing decline
19:00 - Tips for people who sit at desks
25:25 - Becoming more aware of your body
28:04 - Positive effects on aging clients
30:40 - The surprising path from government work to yoga
37:50 - Instruction and changes in methods over Mary’s career
49:48 - Anatomic education for yoga
50:17 - Advice on how and when to start yoga
54:56 - What credentials to look for - initials after names, 10 years experience
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