Yoga for seniors 2026/2027

10. 4. 2026 10:58 ● Author: Mgr. Ondřej Vítů

Guarantee Unit: KS

Guarantor: Mgr. Bohumír Machovec, Ph.D.

Lecturer: Mgr. Martina Winklerová, Ph.D.

Lecturer's Medallion:Mgr. Martina Winklerová, Ph.D. graduated in English Language and Physical Education at the University of Hradec Kralove and postgraduate program in Kinanthropology at Masaryk University in Brno. Currently, she holds the position of assistant professor and is a supervisor of the English language course at the Department of Economic Studies at the Polytechnic University of Jihlava. He is also a lecturer in sports activities such as swimming, spinning, yoga and pilates. In addition, he is also involved in nutritional counselling, where he uses his knowledge and experience to promote a healthy lifestyle in adults, children and athletes.

Course Outline:Yoga for Seniors is a modified form of yoga practice designed to better meet the needs and abilities of the older population. This form of yoga emphasizes gentle movements, releasing tension, strengthening muscles, and improving flexibility and coordination. It often focuses on calming the mind through breath and meditation and can be modified to accommodate different levels of mobility and health conditions. Yoga for seniors also promotes overall health, vitality and a sense of well-being through exercise that is gentle on the body and mind. This course is not therapeutic yoga. This course is not suitable for individuals with severe physical limitations.

Number of Semesters: 2

Tutorial Day:Tuesdays

Times:2:00pm-3:30pm

Recommended Readings: not

Sign-up: from 1 April 2026 via e-application

Note: The University of the Third Age VŠPJ team reserves the right to change for organizational reasons (lecturer, date, class time).

Registration for the year 2026/2027 is no longer possible, the course capacity has been filled.

w.	Date	lecture topic
1	8. 9.	Introductory class - breathing techniques, basic stretching and full body relaxation .
2	September 15 .	Exercises to stretch and relax the cervical spine and upper extremities
3	September 22 .	Pelvic, Hip Release Assembly
4	9/29	Back Pain Reliever
5	6. 10.	Lower Limb Stretch and Release Assembly
6	October 13 .	Foot, Lower Extremity Relaxation
7	October 20. .	Five Tibetans
8	October 27 .	Sleep better
9	3. 11.	Set up for better balance and flexibility
10	10. 11.	Chair Yoga
11	11/24.	Yoga on a Gymnastics Ball
12	1. 12.	pre-Christmas relaxation
13	12. 1.	Body Warmer .
14	Jan. 19.	Exercises to stretch and relax the cervical spine and upper extremities
15	26. 1.	Pelvic, Hip Flexor Assembly
16	2. 2.	Back Pain Relief
17	9. 2.	Lower Extension and Release Assembly
18	February 16.	Foot, Lower Extremity Relaxation
19	February 23.	Five Tibetans
20	2. 3.	Powerjog
21	9. 3.	Jógalates
22	March 16th .	Yoga for Spring Detox
23	March 23.	Alternative movement activities suitable for seniors .
24	30. 3.	Alternative movement activities suitable for seniors .

Yoga for seniors 2026/2027

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