01Check In Phase
Welcome
Check In
Start Date:
1st of the month
Time:
9:00 - 10:00 IST
Senior Citizen Yoga Course
Gentle Movement for a Stronger, Happier Life
3 Day Senior Citizen Yoga Course
The goal of a senior citizen yoga course is to adapt conventional yoga techniques to meet the evolving needs of ageing bodies. In order to make yoga accessible and safe, it places a strong emphasis on gentle movements, correct alignment, breath awareness, relaxation techniques, and modifications using props such as chairs, blocks, straps, and bolsters.
The basic premise is that yoga for senior citizens can be gentle and still helpful. This session at Sriezaayogshala is designed for senior citizens. It aims to help them feel at peace in their body, reduce joint stiffness, and improve balance without the stress of a regular class.
GENTLE MOVEMENT
CHAIR YOGA
BREATH & RELAXATION
At yoga school, we believe that yoga classes for elderly should be safe, which will help them to relax their soul and body through the practice of yoga. Our course is designed in such a way that the journey of yoga at Sriezaa Yogshala will feel like a home away from home.
Sriezaa Yogshala offers the best yoga course for senior citizens in Rishikesh — one of the first schools to start a gentle yoga course for elderly beginners.
What You Will Learn at a Senior Citizen Yoga Course at Sriezaa Yogshala?
- Fundamentals of yoga for senior citizens
- Age-related physical and mental health changes
- Gentle yoga asanas with modifications
- Chair yoga and supported yoga practices
- Breathing techniques (Pranayama)
- Meditation and mindfulness practices
- Joint mobility and flexibility exercises
- Balance and fall-prevention techniques
- Relaxation methods and Yoga Nidra
- Safety guidelines and contraindications
- Use of yoga props for support
- Creating personalised yoga sessions for seniors
What Are the Benefits of a Senior Citizen Yoga Course?
At the age of 60 your body needs extra care in terms of your body getting weak and the mobility of your joints becoming more stagnant. Yoga for seniors to improve balance and flexibility is one of the main benefits of our well-designed yoga course. Before moving further into the deeper aspects of our yoga course, let us tell you about other benefits of our gentle yoga for older adults.
The following are the benefits of our senior citizen yoga course:
- Improves flexibility and joint mobility
- Enhances balance and coordination
- Builds strength without excessive strain
- Supports healthy posture and spinal alignment
- Reduces stiffness and chronic pain
- Improves breathing capacity
- Helps manage stress, anxiety, and depression
- Promotes better sleep quality
- Boosts confidence and independence
- Enhances overall physical and mental well-being
योगस्थः कुरु कर्माणि सङ्गं त्यक्त्वा धनञ्जय।
सिद्ध्यसिद्ध्योः समो भूत्वा समत्वं योग उच्यते॥
By being established in Yoga, O Dhananjaya, undertake actions, casting off attachment and remaining equipoised in success and failure. Equanimity is called Yoga.
"Bhagwat Gita Chapter 2, Verse 48"
Facilities We Provide
Free Pickup
Enjoy a stress-free arrival with our complimentary shuttle service from Dehradun's Jolly Grant Airport directly to Sriezaa Yogshala.
Free WiFi
Stay connected with high-speed internet throughout the campus, making it easy to share your journey or handle essential tasks.
Sattvic Meal
Nourish your body with organic, balanced Sattvic meals prepared daily to enhance your energy, clarity, and overall yogic practice.
Accommodation
Choose between private and shared rooms. Both feature serene décor and everything needed for deep, restful sleep.
Indian Cooking Class
Master the art of Indian flavors! Learn to prepare authentic cuisine like lentil dish, kheer also known as Prasadam in our workshops.
Ayurveda Therapy
Rejuvenate your senses with traditional Ayurvedic massages, using herbal oils to release tension and balance your body's natural energy.
Yoga Course Materials
Receive comprehensive manuals, a yoga mat, a neti pot, a cleansing kit, and journals to support your learning and deepen your practice.
Excursion
Experience Kunjapuri's Himalayan sunrise, followed by a spiritual Ganga Aarti and beach yoga sessions along the sacred Ganges riverbanks.
Candle Light Dinner
Enjoy a magical, starlit evening with a flickering candlelit dinner, featuring gourmet flavours and a serene atmosphere for heartfelt connection.
Spiritual Talk with Monk
Engage in profound spiritual dialogue with a Himalayan Monk. Gain ancient wisdom, find inner peace, and clarify your life's purpose.
Gala Dinner with Music
Celebrate your journey's end with a festive gala dinner, featuring live music, delicious cuisine, and joyful camaraderie under the stars.
Sports & Games
Enjoy fun and refreshing moments with our recreational activities, including badminton, chess, and other mindful games to relax your body.
Course Curriculum
Course Curriculum at Sriezaa Yogshala
The yoga for senior citizens is designed by our experienced yoga teachers. This special curriculum consists of yoga for joint pain in the elderly, one of the major problems faced by older adults. This course will give you deeper knowledge about the anatomy and science behind the ageing body.
The following are the topics covered in the course curriculum for the senior citizen yoga course:
- Introduction to Yoga for Seniors
- Anatomy and Physiology of Ageing
- Gentle Warm-up Exercises
- Standing, Sitting, and Chair Yoga Postures
- Pranayama for Older Adults
- Meditation and Relaxation Techniques
- Yoga Therapy for Common Age-Related Conditions
- Safe Teaching Methodology
- Practical Teaching Sessions
- Balance and Fall Prevention Yoga
- Yoga for Arthritis in Seniors
Is This Course Right For You?
Who Should Take This Course and Why?
This program is specially designed for low-impact exercise for older adults, and you must read carefully the points below before enrolling into this course.
- Adults aged 60 and above, regardless of prior yoga experience
- Seniors managing arthritis, osteoporosis, or general joint stiffness
- Anyone recovering from a minor injury or surgery who has medical clearance for light movement
- Older adults looking for a low-impact way to stay active and socially engaged
- Senior citizens looking to stay healthy and active
- Yoga teachers seeking specialisation
- Caregivers and family members
- Physiotherapists and rehabilitation professionals
- Healthcare practitioners
- Wellness coaches
No prior yoga experience is required to enrol in the senior citizen yoga course, and the course is structured so that complete beginners and those returning to movement after a long break can both participate comfortably.
Why Choose Sriezaa Yogshala for a Senior Citizen Yoga Course?
Sriezaa Yogshala provides you with the best senior yoga course for elderly in Uttarakhand, Rishikesh. As a yoga school, we offer you a safe and healthy environment for your elderly ones. Apart from being the best, we are among the few yoga schools who provide you with such a unique yoga course.
02Opening Ceremony
Fire Ceremony
Opening Ceremony
Date:
2nd of the month
Time:
9:00 - 12:00 PM IST
03Certification Ceremony
Closing Ceremony
Certification Ceremony
Date:
3rd of the month
Time:
11:00 - 12:00 PM IST
04Check Out
Goodbye
Check Out
Date:
3rd of the month
Time:
1:00 PM IST
A Day at Sriezaa
2026 Course Schedule
A day at Sriezaa
2026 Course Schedule
Rishikesh, India · Daily programme
| # | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | 06:00 – 07:30 AM | Hatha Yoga |
| 02 | 08:00 – 09:00 AM | Pranayama & Mantra Chanting |
| 03 | 09:00 – 09:30 AM | Breakfast |
| 04 | 11:15 – 12:15 PM | Anatomy, Physiology & Biomechanics |
| 05 | 12:20 – 01:20 PM | Alignment & Teaching Methodology |
| 06 | 01:20 – 02:00 PM | Lunch |
| 07 | 02:45 – 03:45 PM | Yoga Philosophy & Ayurveda |
| 08 | 04:00 – 05:15 PM | Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga |
| 09 | 05:45 – 06:45 PM | Meditation |
| 10 | 07:00 – 07:45 PM | Dinner |
Everything You Need
What's Included & Excluded
What is Included?
Daily Yoga Classes (Hatha & Ashtanga)
Yoga Study Materials
Sattvic Vegetarian Meals
Yoga Mat, Blocks & Shatkarma Kit
Kirtan & Spiritual Activities
Accommodation (Private / Shared)
First Aid & Doctor on Call
Free Car Parking
Bike on Rent
Free WiFi
What is Excluded?
Air Fare (Chargeable)
Room Heater (Chargeable)
Air-conditioner (Chargeable)
Toiletries — We only provide toilet paper
Airport Drop After Course Completion (Chargeable)
What To Bring?
Clothes
- Please carry a white dress for the course ceremony.
- As for yoga gear, we recommend carrying a couple of pairs of leggings or yoga pants and supportive tops, especially if you have a favourite style.
- Pants (for yoga, town, travel, hiking)
- Tops (for yoga, short or long-sleeved shirts for other activities)
- Outer layer (sweatshirt or light jacket/fleece)
- Sleepwear
- Sandals or flip-flops
- Please carry a bath towel.
Toiletries
- Carry essentials like deodorants, mosquito repellents, and sanitary towels; these are all you can buy from the nearby shop locally.
- Generally, things like soap or shampoo you can carry with you. Also you can buy from the nearby shop.
Medicines
- Yoga Schools usually offer Sattvic vegetarian meals. If you are not used to a completely vegetarian meal, we recommend carrying your supplements or multivitamins.
- In addition, carry your supply of prescription medicines, medicines for allergies, flu, muscle pains or even eye drops for dryness.
Plan Your Journey
Course Dates & Fee
Available batch dates — every month in 2026
1st – 3rd Every month · 2026 - 2027
Total Course Fee (Including Room & Food)
Stay with Us
Accommodation & Food
Accommodation
- Private & Shared Rooms
- 24×7 security and basic amenities
- Free Parking Space (Sriezaa Yogshala holds one of the biggest parking lots in the valley compared to other yoga schools.)
Food
- Fresh Sattvic vegetarian meals.
- Prepared with natural ingredients.
- Supports detox and mental clarity.
Comfortable stay in the heart of Rishikesh
Sriezaa Yogshala is surrounded by the blessings of the majestic Himalayas, with the flowing river Ganga by its side, singing the never-fading stories of the spiritual journey of our ancient sages. The essence of the open garden in Sriezaa Yogshala fills you with the spirit of high energy and enlightenment. This peaceful space is designed to support rest, reflection, and rejuvenation, allowing you to restore your energy before and between your training sessions. Sriezaa Yogshala provides you with a big parking space and 24/7 security so you could get lost in the journey of self transformation without any fear of losing your materialistic worries.
Private Room:
Shared Room:
Sattvic Meals:
Nourishing Meals for Yogic Lifestyle
At Sriezaa Yogshala, food is considered an important part of the yogic journey. We serve you the Sattvic food to embrace your yogic journey. The food in Sriezaa Yogshala is prepared according to the traditional and authentic values of the ancient Vedic culture, which helps you to attain the peace and calmness of your mind through the journey. Sriezaa Yogshala is not only a school to attain the yogic practices, but also helps you to attain the Sattvic Tatva from the inner self, and for that, our food structure is designed according to the ancient Vedic culture, which keeps you calm and light throughout the journey of self-transformation.
आयुःसत्त्वबलारोग्यसुखप्रीतिविवर्धनाः।
रस्याः स्निग्धाः स्थिरा हृद्या आहाराः सात्त्विकप्रियाः॥
Persons in the mode of goodness prefer foods that promote life span and increase virtue, strength, health, happiness, and satisfaction. Such foods are juicy, succulent, nourishing, and naturally cultured.
"Bhagavad Gita: Chapter 17, Verse 8"
Meals are prepared using wholesome ingredients such as whole grains, lentils, fresh vegetables, fruits, and natural spices that help to maintain energy, clarity, and balance. We avoid heavy and overly processed foods to promote a calm mind, inner stillness, and a healthy body, supporting your yoga practice at every step.
Before You Arrive
Travel Guide to Rishikesh
By Airways
The nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport (Dehradun), a short drive from Rishikesh. The city is well planned and connected by roads. Distance: 20 to 22 km (Rishikesh city centre). Pickup and travel assistance can be arranged on request.
By Roadways
If you are more like a travelling person and want to enjoy a journey through the different cities and towns of India, you can travel from Delhi Airport to Rishikesh via bus. Distance: 240 km, Travel Time: 5-7 hours. Pickup and travel assistance can be arranged.
By Railways
India has one of the largest train networks in the world. You can travel to Rishikesh through various cities and states via the railways. There are many trains that run from Delhi to Yog Nagri Rishikesh to the main Rishikesh railway station itself. Distance: 230-250 km from Delhi. Time Duration: 6-8 hours. Pickup and travel assistance can be arranged on request.
Facilities in Locality
Nearby Stores — Grocery shops, pharmacies, cafés, and essential stores are easily accessible near the school.
Important Notes
Currency Exchange
Local currency is Indian Rupees (INR). ATMs and exchange services are available at airports, banks, and nearby towns. Cards are widely accepted.
Plugs in India
India uses Type C, D & M plugs (230V / 50Hz). A universal adapter is recommended for international students.
Local SIM Card
SIM cards are available at the airport or nearby stores with a passport and a visa copy. Helpful for the internet, calls, and navigation during your stay.
Conclusion: Senior Citizen Yoga Course
A senior citizen yoga course isn't about touching your toes or holding a pose for a long time; it's about building strength, balance, and ease in a body that deserves gentle, consistent care. Over three days, this program gives older adults a safe, supportive space to move, breathe, and feel genuinely better, one small step at a time.
Got Questions?
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, with appropriate modifications. This course uses chair and wall support and avoids any position that places strain on inflamed or sensitive joints, making it suitable for most people managing arthritis.
No prior experience is needed. The course is designed to welcome complete beginners as well as those returning to movement after a long break.
This program runs over 3 days, with sessions building gradually in intensity and complexity from day to day.
Comfortable, loose clothing and any mobility aids you normally use. A chair and yoga props are typically provided, but check with your instructor beforehand.