7 Days Design of Nutrition and Yoga for Seniors and New Chapter in Life

Nutrition and Yoga for Seniors: Benefits and Best Practices

Mission Description for this Program: This Unique Program is designed to offer Persons above 40 Years of Age who are looking for toning of Body and Weight Loss and improving Clear Mind with the proper professional advise by the Yoga Specialists and Nutrition Specialists. 

This Program is designed for People above 40 Years and who want to stay agile and in Good Health and do not accept to get old and maintain a Healthy Body and Healthy Mind up to “100 Years Old”.

We combine Nutrition and Body Composition Monitoring with Tanita by a Nutrition Specialists and Yoga Therapy with Menu.

Program:

Nutrition for Seniors

Proper nutrition is essential for maintaining health, managing chronic conditions, and improving overall well-being as we age. Here are the key aspects of senior nutrition:

1. Nutritional Needs for Seniors

• Protein: Helps maintain muscle mass and repair tissues. Sources include lean meats, fish, eggs, beans, and dairy.
• Fiber: Supports digestive health and prevents constipation. Found in whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and legumes.
• Calcium and Vitamin D: Maintain bone strength and prevent osteoporosis. Sources include dairy products, fortified foods, and sunlight exposure.
• Healthy Fats: Omega-3 fatty acids from fish, nuts, and seeds support heart and brain health.
• Vitamins and Minerals:
  • Vitamin B12: Important for nerve function and energy. Found in fortified cereals, meat, and dairy.
  • Iron: Prevents anemia, found in lean meats, spinach, and legumes.
  • Potassium: Regulates blood pressure, found in bananas, potatoes, and oranges.

2. Hydration
   Seniors are more prone to dehydration due to a decreased sense of thirst. Encourage regular water intake, as well as hydrating foods like cucumbers, watermelon, and soups.

3. Foods to Avoid

• High-sodium processed foods (risk of hypertension).
• Added sugars (risk of diabetes and weight gain).
• Trans fats (associated with heart disease).

4. Menu Plan including the required Nutrition Needs

• Discussion of Menu according to the Clients Preference

• Explaining and provide Understanding how to create the

Menu Plan

• Documentation for Proper Nutrition in Quantity Requirements

Benefits of Proper Nutrition

• Boosts immunity.
• Improves energy and mental clarity.
• Reduces the risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and osteoporosis.
• Enhances mood and emotional well-being.

Lead Teacher: Carmen and Dietmar Hellmann 

Carmen brings more than 20 years of Specialized Experience; she is a Certified Health Coach from the Dr. Sears Wellness Institute, an Advanced level Personal Fitness Trainer, Aroma Massage Therapist, Thai massage Therapist, and Level II Muay Thai Instructor. As a Professional Yoga Devotee, she holds the renowned Experienced Yoga Teacher 200 and 500 and is registered at Yoga Alliance USA and is also a Yoga Alliance Continuing Yoga Education Provider (YACEP). 

She also applies her own unique and dynamic Yoga teaching program. She has studied and trained with Master Dickson in Hong Kong and Swami Vidyanand at New Delhi Transformational Yoga. 

Dietmar Hellmann, Lead Teacher for the Yoga Therapy Teacher Trainings. Registered Dr. Bach Practioner with the Dr. Bach Foundation in the UK. Diplom Kinesiologist for Balancing the Energies and remove negative Emotions. Massage Therapist for Thai Massage, Aroma Therapy Massage, Hot Stone Massage and Indian Head Massage.

Not only has he thoroughly studied and practiced all these Holistic Methods, he has brought the Eastern and Western knowledge to fruition.