Gentle / Senior Yoga
Yoga-Mojo Gentle/Senior Yoga is a mindful, breath-centered practice thoughtfully designed for mature individuals who want to continue moving with strength, stability, ease, and confidence.
These practices encourage you to explore and maintain your full, comfortable range of motion while supporting flexibility, mobility, balance, coordination, and functional strength. Movements are intentional and accessible, with time to transition between postures, notice sensation, and adapt the practice to meet your body where it is today.
Each practice may include a blend of pranayama (breathwork), meditation, asana (physical postures), mudras, gentle strengthening, balance work, stretching, and relaxation. Options and modifications are offered throughout, allowing you to practice with greater awareness and respect for your individual needs.
Rather than focusing on what we can't do as we grow older, Yoga-Mojo Gentle/Senior Yoga celebrates what we can do—and the many ways a consistent yoga practice can help us continue to move, breathe, balance, and engage fully with life.
Whether you're new to yoga, returning to your mat, or have practiced for many years, these classes invite you to move mindfully, breathe deeply, and cultivate greater ease in both body and mind.
Led by Loretta Jo, E-RYT 500, YACEP, founder of Yoga-Mojo and author of Maturing on the Mat – Teaching Yoga to Seniors.
Move with awareness. Breathe with intention. Keep moving with ease.
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Yoga-Mojo - Senior:Gentle Yoga - Lakshmi and the Churning of the Ocean of Milk
This Yoga-Mojo class is a gentle moving vinyasa class inspired by the story of the birth of Lakshmi~ Open to all levels of practice. Standing poses include: Warrior I, Crescent Warrior, Reverse Warrior, Side Angle Pose and more!
Extras
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Yoga-Mojo - Senior:Gentle Yoga - Pigeon - Moving Into Stillness
A Yoga-Mojo Gentle Vinyasa Sequence that gets us stretched and provides reminders for connecting to the quiet space inside. Reminders on Moving into Stillness and returning to the peace within~ Reverse Warrior, Side Angle, Triangle Pose ~ And, the story of Pigeon Pose - Shiva and Parvati ❤️
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Yoga-Mojo - Gentle/Senior Yoga - Patience - Krishna & Radha - VR
Lots of stories in this practice whose theme is patience. Stretch the physical body with low lunges and create strength in a variety of standing Warrior Poses. Move into the pose of Pyramid to bring energy into our hips & hamstrings.
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Yoga-Mojo - Senior:Gentle Yoga - Kali
A Gentle Hatha Vinyasa Class with a focus on the Goddess Energy of Kali~ Seated Stretches, Low Lunges, Standing Warrior I and II, Goddess Pose with Kali Mudra~ Tree Pose for Balance and supine stretches to Savasana~ Enjoy~
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Yoga-Mojo - Senior:Gentle Yoga - Finding Center
A Yoga-Mojo Practice for Seniors and student looking for a gentle practice. Introduction to Om Mani Padme Hum mantra and Jnana/Chin Mudra as tools for helping us find "center". Seated poses (be comfortable) -- followed by standing poses: Warrior I, Warrior II, Reverse Warrior & Side Angle Pose,...
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Yoga-Mojo - Senior:Gentle Yoga - Lammas - Agni
Yoga-Mojo's Senior/Gentle class. We begin in a comfortable seated pose known as Sukhasana and begin to awaken the body with Sun Breaths. This practice focuses on Agni - Fire god with awareness of our core muscles~ Standing poses include Warrior 1 with variations, Reverse Warrior, Side Angle an...
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Yoga-Mojo - Senior:Gentle Yoga - Shiva:Shakti - Radiance Sutras
Inspired by the Radiance Sutras (wonderful book by Lorin Roche, PhD), this practice is about opposing energies. The rhythm of breath and the play of opposites. Seated stretches, Dancing Warrior & Goddess Pose in standing asanas and stretching in supine poses to Savasana~
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Yoga-Mojo - Senior:Gentle Yoga - Ganesha Chaturthi & Chakras
A flow dedicated to Ganesha~ the remover of obstacles. Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha Mantra ~ This Yoga-Mojo Flow sequence includes Warrior I, Ganesha Mudra in Leaning Warrior (aka Arrow) & Dancing Warrior flow. We balance in tree pose~ There is a focus on awakening the shoulders with the use of a ...
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Yoga-Mojo - Senior:Gentle - Gayatri
Surya the Sun inspires this practice. We begin with "Om Suryaya Namaha" mantra and a few moments to connect with breath. An Awakening Sequence that warms the body with low lunge/Ardha Hanuman for the hamstrings. Two blocks and or a chair can be helpful to have close by and having a strap or be...
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Yoga-Mojo - Senior:Gentle Yoga - Nataraja - Dancer's Pose - Shiva
Yoga-Mojo's Moving with Breath Vinyasa Class that builds to Dancer's Pose - Natarajasana. Ananda Tandava ~ Creation of the Universe. Warrior 1 Leaning Warrior with Shiva Linga Mudra, Warrior II, Side Angle Pose, Reverse Triangle Pose - Post Vinyasa Flow we play with Tree Pose and Dancer's Pose...
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Yoga-Mojo - Senior:Gentle Yoga - Hanuman and the 5 Vayus
Hanuman & the 5 Vayus – Arrival with an introduction to the 5 Vayus / Winds – Cat / Cow, Low Lunge with Side Bend and Ardha Hanuman, Abhaya Mudra, Warrior II, Side Angle, Reverse Triangle -- Wide Angle with Gentle Side Bends, Goddess Pose. Tree Pose -- Supine Stretches and mindfulness.
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Yoga-Mojo - Senior/Gentle Yoga - Welcome Fall - Yamas & Niyamas
Gentle/Senior class. The Yamas and Niyamas are introduced in this practice as we welcome the Fall Season with Balance and a bit of 'Fire' as Fists-of-Fire makes an appearance with Mushti (Closed Hand) mudra. The sequence includes Kali Mudra, too~ As we are seated for some time at the start of t...
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Yoga-Mojo - Senior:Gentle - Durga - Fearless Heart
A Senior/Gentle Class inspired by the Goddess Durga and key teachings of Durga: Strength, Courage, Fearlessness and more!
Mantra - Om Dum Durgayei Namaha
Mudra - Abhaya Hrdyaya Mudra – Fearless Heart MudraThis sequence includes Seated breath awareness in Easy Seated Pose, Table Top Pose with ...
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Yoga-Mojo - Senior:Gentle Yoga - Garudasana - Eagle
Enjoy this Senior/Gentle Yoga practice inspired by Garuda - the mythical man bird and the Vahana (vehicle) of Vishnu (vahana = that which carries). Garuda represents Freedom, Strength, Perseverance and clarity~
This practice begins in a seated pose: Sukhasana
Breath work
Awakening Sequence with... -
Yoga-Mojo - Senior:Gentle - Patanjali
An Active Senior Yoga Class that brings in Anjali Mudra and Kali Mudra -
A short intro to Yoga Sutras and Patanjali, a wise Sage.
The sequence includes:
Gentle Twists & Side Bends, Supported Dancing Cobra - Leg Lifts - Locust pose - Child’s Pose
Standing Mountain
Warrior I
Warrior II - Extende... -
Yoga-Mojo - Senior/Gentle - Navaratri - Goddesses
A flow inspired by Navaratri - Nine Nights - Goddesses. Begin in an easy seated pose and practice Dirga Breath Pranayama~ Seated poses to awaken the physical body and begin bringing movement with breath. Table Top pose with low lunge stretch variations. Standing Poses include Warrior Poses inc...
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Senior:Gentle Yoga- Shiva:Shakti - Uniting Opposites
Gentle Yoga with an awareness of opposing energies -- and a little bit about doshas (3 energies believed to circulate within the body). Shiva & Shakti~
Awakening Sequence that includes a focus on shoulders (grab a strap or a scarf). Table Top, Cat/Cow, Low Lunges, Easy Mild Twists, Warrior I w... -
Yoga-Mojo - Senior:Gentle Yoga - Silence:Quiet
Yoga-Mojo's Active Senior/Gentle Yoga introduces Pala Mudra - Gesture of the Alms Bowl - Monks Begging Bowl. Props: Blocks/Chair/Wall/Strap.
Awakening sequence includes Stag/Deer Pose and Gate Pose to Benvasana (Bird). Standing Poses include Tadasana and Chair Pose. Warrior I with Pala Mudra;... -
Yoga-Mojo - Senior:Gentle Yoga - Vayu - Wind God
An active Senior/Gentle class dedicated to Vayu the Wind God. We begin with a chant - Om Asatoma Sadgamaya followed with breath work and sharing of Vayu, the God of the Wind. Seated poses to awaken the shoulders and spine and moving to Cat/Cow and Cobra poses. Warrior I, Warrior II Variations ...
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Yoga-Mojo - Senior:Gentle Yoga - Buddha - Impermanence - Boat
An active Senior/Gentle Class with a focus on Sukhasana - Easy Seated Pose and an introduction to Hansi Mudra. Inspired by the Buddha, this practices begins with Breath Awareness and Yoga-Mojo's Awakening Sequence to Table Top variations. Cobra -- Vishnu (lying side body stretches - IT Band stre...
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Yoga-Mojo - Senior:Gentle Yoga - Unity - Lakshmi - Padma
Unity - Lakshmi - Churning of the Ocean of Milk -
Mantra: Om Shrim Maha Lakshmiyei Namaha
Mudras: Padma Mudra
Padmakosha - Lotus Bud
Alapadma Hasta Mudra - One Hand Fully Bloomed LotusCat / Cow - Awakening — Cobra and Supported Locust Pose variations.
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Yoga-Mojo - Senior:Gentle - The Powerful Light of Hope - Durga
Yoga-Mojo Senior/Gentle Yoga Practice with a focus on the Goddess Durga and the ever present Powerful Light of Hope
Mantra: Om Dum Durgayei Namaha
Mudra: Abhaya Hridaya - Fearless Heart Mudra and Mushti MudraYoga-Mojo’s Awakening Sequence with Cat/Cow Variations. Cobra Pose to Table Top and ...
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Yoga-Mojo - Senior:Gentle Yoga - Unconditional Love - Hanuman
Unconditional Love - Anjana - Hanuman
Practice begins with two mantras: Namah Parvati Pataye, Hara Hara, Hara Hara, Maha Dev and
Om Hum Hanumate Vijayam -Yoga-Mojo’s Awakening Sequence with a focus on shoulders. Introduction to Abhaya Mudra - Gesture of Fearlessness. We are on our knees in t...
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Yoga-Mojo - Active Senior:Gentle Yoga - Shivratri - Natarajasana - Dancer's Pose
Yoga-Mojo Awakening — Shivratri - Natarajasana - Shiva Linga Mudra
Namah Parvati Pataye Hara Hara Hara Hara Maha Dev
Awakening Sequence – Inner thighs / Block Squeeze
Table Top - Cat/Cow – Forearm table with leg stretches
Low lunge, low lunge reach and side bend
Hamstring Stretches
Prone poses wi... -
Yoga-Mojo - Senior:Gentle Yoga - Welcome Spring - Bhumi
Yoga-Mojo Sequence for hips & IT Band
Begin in Sukhasana with the chant: Om Shrim Maha Lakshmiyei Namaha
Yoga-Mojo Awakening Sequence
Garudasana Arms / Hip Hinge
Table Top
Cat/Cow
Bird Dog variations - (Gomukhasana Variation) with lifted back leg moving to the side for stretch
Side Body Leg Lif...