Yoga for seniors

Guaranteeing department: Sports Office

Supervisor: 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 has a postgraduate degree 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 College of Polytechnics Jihlava. She is also a lecturer in sports activities such as swimming, spinning, yoga and pilates. In addition, she is also involved in nutritional counselling, using her knowledge and experience to promote a healthy lifestyle in adults, children and athletes. 

Annotation: Yoga for Seniors is a modified form of yoga practice designed to suit the needs and abilities of the older population better. 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 gentle exercise on the body and mind. The course will be open with a minimum of 15-20 people.

Number of semesters: 2

Teaching Day: Tuesday

Learning Time: 2.00 pm–3.30 pm

Recommended reading: none

Registration: from 1 June 2025 via e-registration

Please note: The Centre for Lifelong Learning reserves the right to change for organizational reasons (lecturer, date, class time). Any changes will always be communicated to those interested in the course in a timely manner.

Registration for 2025/2026 is not possible as the capacity of this course is already filled.