The Best Types of Yoga for Seniors
A Gentle Guide to Starting Yoga at Any Age
Yoga is truly a lifelong practice. Whether you are in your 60s, 70s or beyond, it is never too late to begin. With medical clearance from your doctor and the right style of class, yoga can support mobility, balance, strength, breathing, and overall wellbeing at every stage of life.
At Citta Flow in Kalamunda, we often hear from older adults who worry they might be “too stiff,” “not flexible enough,” or “starting too late.” The reality is that yoga is designed to meet you exactly where you are. Below are some of the best types of yoga for seniors, and why they work so well.
Hatha Yoga: A Steady and Supportive Practice
Hatha Yoga is one of the most accessible and beneficial styles of yoga for seniors. While the term “Hatha” broadly refers to physical yoga, modern Hatha classes are typically slower-paced and more mindful than many flow-based styles.
In a Hatha Yoga class, postures are practiced one at a time, with pauses to rest, breathe, and notice how the body feels. This slower pace allows time for clear instruction, safe alignment, and individual guidance—especially important for older bodies.
Why Hatha Yoga is ideal for seniors:
Builds strength and stability without rushing
Improves joint mobility and flexibility
Encourages calm, steady breathing
Reduces the risk of strain or overexertion
Ideal for beginners or those returning to movement
At Citta Flow Kalamunda, our Hatha Yoga classes focus on functional movement, balance, and confidence—helping seniors feel supported rather than pushed.
Gentle Yoga: Movement with Care and Compassion
Gentle Yoga is not a strict style, but rather a description of classes designed to be softer, slower, and less demanding. These classes are particularly well-suited to seniors managing arthritis, chronic pain, fatigue, or reduced mobility.
Gentle yoga classes use simpler postures, longer holds, and plenty of options. Movements are often adapted using props such as blocks, bolsters, walls, or chairs to ensure comfort and safety.
Benefits of Gentle Yoga for seniors:
Supports joint health and circulation
Reduces stiffness and tension
Improves posture and body awareness
Encourages relaxation and stress relief
Suitable for varying levels of mobility
Gentle Hatha Yoga at Citta Flow is about ease, not effort—helping students move with confidence and kindness toward their bodies.
Chair Yoga: Yoga Without Getting Down on the Floor
Chair Yoga has become increasingly popular among seniors, and for good reason. This style allows participants to enjoy the benefits of yoga without needing to sit or lie on the floor—making it ideal for those with balance challenges, limited mobility, or recovery needs.
Many traditional yoga postures can be adapted to a chair, including spinal twists, gentle forward bends, chest openers, and breathing practices. Chair yoga also improves circulation, posture, and coordination, all while offering the security of seated or supported standing positions.
Why seniors love Chair Yoga:
No need to get up and down from the floor
Safer for balance and stability
Builds strength and flexibility gently
Encourages confidence in movement
Highly adaptable to individual needs
At Citta Flow Kalamunda, Chair Yoga classes are welcoming, practical, and empowering—proof that yoga is truly for everybody.
Starting Yoga as a Senior: What to Know
Always check with your healthcare provider before starting
Choose beginner-friendly, slower classes
Let your teacher know about injuries or conditions
Remember: yoga is not about performance, it’s about presence
With the right guidance, yoga can become a valuable part of healthy ageing—supporting independence, vitality, and peace of mind.
Yoga for Seniors in Kalamunda
If you’re looking for Hatha Yoga in Kalamunda, Gentle Yoga, or Chair Yoga, Citta Flow offers supportive, accessible classes designed to help seniors feel safe, capable, and welcome.
Yoga doesn’t ask you to change who you are—it simply invites you to move, breathe, and live more comfortably in the body you have today.
Ready to Begin Your Yoga Journey?
If you’re looking for gentle, supportive Hatha Yoga in Kalamunda, we warmly invite you to join us at Citta Flow. Our classes are designed with care, offering options for seniors, beginners, and anyone wanting to move safely and confidently.
👉 View our class timetable and book online
👉 Try Gentle Hatha or Chair Yoga at Citta Flow Kalamunda
👉 Reach out with questions — we’re happy to help you choose the right class
Yoga is not about how flexible you are — it’s about feeling more comfortable, steady, and at ease in your body.
Book Classes today and take the first step toward mindful movement and wellbeing.
