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As life moves on we find our bodies start to develop issues that weren’t there before. For some people, hearing loss and eyesight deterioration can be an affliction that they have experienced for the majority of their life, whereas for others it is a symptom of age. These changes to the bodies, or already noted disabilities, can prevent us from continuing with exercise regimes often through confidence in our ability to perform the training routine. With that in mind, here we are going to look at how you can continue or start yoga sessions so that you can reap the benefits for your physical and mental health.

Hearing

People with hearing loss, minor or significant, might find that the proposition of attending a yoga class is a daunting one. You might query whether or not you will be able to hear what is going on or if your hearing aid will be stable throughout the session. For those of you looking to get active or continue your activity, the first thing you should with regards to practicing yoga while living with hearing loss is contact your local class. The instructor should be able to provide with you with guidance on the issues you are concerned about, and if they aren’t you might consider looking elsewhere.

While attending a class you should make sure to set your mat out in the middle of the room, perhaps make it clear that you need to be central in order for your hearing to not be a hindrance during the class. Yoga is supposed to be exercise that encourages positive mind as well as fitness, so your classmates should be in a position to understand and help you.

With regards to concerns over your hearing aid, there are two things to consider. For starters, a hearing aid might get damaged at any point in your life. The key here is to learn more about when and how to get it fixed, rather than worrying about it breaking. The other thing to remember is to employ trial and error. Your hearing aid may struggle with the movements and it might not, find out what you can do and work within your own boundaries.

Eyesight

In a similar way to people with hearing loss, the visually impaired may find taking part in yoga and challenging prospect. In part this could come down to seeing what the instructor is doing, but there are also other factors to consider. For example, there have been concerns in the past about the role of pressure has on your eyes during yoga - this is especially pertinent to people suffering with glaucoma. However, as with any form of exercise, you should not be deterred by concerns over how your eyes and the routines will coexist but instead find a way to work with the various poses and stretches. You will quickly find that you can alter yoga to suit your health needs, but speak to the instructor beforehand to ensure you are still getting the benefits.

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