Older yogis, like George (Bill) Walker, demonstrate that age is not a barrier to yoga practice and can even be a source of wisdom and inspiration.

At 101 years of age this year, Walker has been practicing yoga since he retired at age 62 and believes group exercise has strengthened his body and boosted his flexibility. He has been a member of the Sun City West Yoga Club for 26 years. He began attending a mat yoga class three times a week in 1999 and continued until Covid restrictions closed the yoga club.

Last year he returned to the yoga studio at the Beardsley Center. He participates in a weekly yoga chair class taught by club instructor, Peaches Sloan. Walker expresses that he gets great joy from going to yoga classes. Yoga can be a beneficial practice for older adults, promoting flexibility, balance and overall well-being.  Some older yogis view yoga as a preparation for their advanced years, emphasizing the importance of living fully in the present moment. Chair yoga, restorative yoga and yin yoga are particularly beneficial for seniors.

"It’s never too late to start your yoga practice. As long as you are breathing you can practice yoga.  Everyone can and should do yoga so they can realize their full potential, and additionally benefit from good physical and mental health," states Sherry Gustafson, yoga club president.

The SCW Yoga Club offers Chair Yoga classes along with Yoga Flow, Iyengar, Taoist Yoga, Mat Yoga, Pilates, and Yoga as Therapy classes.

Visit scwyoga.com for more information.