Why I Include Balance In All My Classes

If you are over 50 and have been to the doctor recently, you might have noticed the questioning has changed somewhat.  The question “have you fallen” shows up on the list as they are taking our history.  And for good reason, as we age our balance does indeed become a problem.  The CDC reports that falls among adults 65 and older caused over 36,000 deaths in 2020, making it the leading cause of injury death for that group.  Can Yoga  assist in preventing falls? I think the answer is yes.  Here are just a few reasons yoga can assist in preventing falls.