While some loss of independence in your senior years can be unavoidable, particularly when caused by illness or injury, there are tools you can use to remain active, mobile and flexible.

Yoga is one of the tools that can help.

“Yoga is extremely effective for longevity,” says yoga teacher Alison Reaume , who explains how it helps strengthen the body, and improve balance and mobility, which tend to deteriorate as we age. You may like

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