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As we age, we begin to slow down and feel less energetic than we did years before. If we had the opportunity to find and drink in the fountain of youth, most of us would welcome a glass or two… or three!

When it comes to good health and experiencing quality of life, millions of older Americans are taking an active approach to their personal wellness. it is their goal to enjoy an improved health and successful living by becoming educated. There are more and more users of the Internet searching for quality health information. Here is some good information written by Karen Cohen on her KarenCohenYoga.blogspot.com. Please visit when looking for information on personal wellness.

Karen says that the most successful when dealing with health improvements are those who adopt a whole person wellness model, addressing the needs of the body, mind, and spirit.

10 Best Reasons Older Adults Need to Practice Yoga and the Soft Martial Arts by: Karen B. Cohen

Most people know about the research that shows that regular exercise provides a wide range of health benefits and, perhaps most importantly, can preserve function and independence. Fewer realize that their choice of exercise activity can produce another host of unexpected benefits. By choosing mind/body exercises, such as yoga or soft martial arts (like Chi Gung and T’ai Chi), older adults can unleash even greater health and vitality.

The ten best reasons older adults need a mind/body practice are:

Body – Caring for the body  improves health, preserves your ability to function and preserves independence. Yoga and Chi Gung offer powerful protection from falls – a major threat to older adults!

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