Abstract
Every society in the world is facing an inevitable challenge – a growing elderly population based on longer life expectancy. A deterioration of physical, emotional, social health takes place through the natural aging process. This raises an important question about promoting happiness and good health within the elderly community. Yoga is a effective and safe method of increasing the flexibility and strength. Mindfulness may also be used to promote emotional and cognitive benefits. The objective of this study is to consider effective methods of bringing mindfulness through yoga practice (e.g., using principles of yoga that have been refined from the traditional Indian concept), in combination with mindfulness, which is a significant element of Buddhist tradition to promote well-being of elderly people. The Insight Meditation Yoga (IN-MY) is an intervention study that created a series to maximize benefits and minimize risks for elderly. IN-MY is comprised of insight meditation (or Vipassana in Buddhism), muscle contraction and relaxation, yoga poses for peace of mind, and deep relaxation, which has been adjusted to fit the elderly subjects. This practice is aimed at benefiting the aging society through self-administration of interventions.
Presenters
Wiphawan LimphaiboolStudent, Ph.D. (candidate), The Faculty of Business Administration, Chiang Mai University, Thailand
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Theme
Social and Cultural Perspectives on Aging
KEYWORDS
Yoga, Mindfulness, Elderly
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