Yoga For Dementia

16/08/2025

“Did you know mindfulness isn’t just a buzzword? Research shows that mindfulness-based interventions can actually reduce anxiety, depression, and stress in people with dementia. That’s a big deal — because emotional wellbeing impacts memory and quality of life. For families and caregivers, this means that introducing a simple breathing practice or guided meditation could bring real relief. It’s not about perfection, it’s about presence — and being here, together, matters.”

09/08/2025

Mindfulness in Dementia Care 🧠✨
A few minutes of mindful breathing can calm stress, lift mood, and create moments of peace — for both caregivers and those living with dementia. No cost. No equipment. Just presence. 💙

For simple mindfulness practices you can start at home, check out my book Yoga for Dementia. 📖🧘‍♀️

05/08/2025

What if memory loss wasn’t inevitable? This study found real memory improvements with yoga.

03/08/2025

Your brain can change — even as you age. Yoga supports neuroplasticity and slows cognitive decline.

26/07/2025

What if memory loss wasn’t inevitable? This study found real memory improvements with yoga.

25/07/2025

Sometimes healing starts with just one breath.

05/06/2025

Dance is a fantastic way to stay young 😀

27/05/2024

In the previous post Dr Gupta mentions that your body composition has an effect on your risk of developing dementia in later life. So it’s always good to work on buliding strength and muscle … particularly for women after 40 and 50. If you are worried that you haven’t done it before here is an inspiring story about Marlene who didn’t start till her late 50s and now does competitions!

After two divorces and an eating disorder, Marlene Flowers knew a change was needed. Her son suggested she start building her strength and she soon found her self-confidence growing ...

26/05/2024

This is an interesting article and link. When Dr Gupta saw the specialist one of the preventative recommendations was improving foot strength and flexibility which is something I include in my yoga for dementia book. He also talks about the importance of spinal strength and health which we also cover in yoga.

21/05/2024

What an inspiring story. Nina shows how important it is to find a passion when you are older to keep those neurons firing together. It’s all about healthy activities that challenge us physically and mentally :-)

19/05/2024

Love this inspiration video. Don’t be conditioned by your age. Also the more new things, particularly challenging physical skills and coordination, we can do in our middle years the more likely we are to keep our minds healthy and supple :-)

27/02/2023

Shared by Rose Tint Your Life this great review shows how important exercise is for mental health and well-being! My Yoga for Dementia book shows some simple safe exercises that can be done by all 🙏

Exercise intervention that lasts 12 weeks or less appears to be most effective at reducing mental health symptoms, especially for those suffering from anxiety and depression. Higher-intensity exercise proved more beneficial in reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression than longer-duration programs...