Yoga and Diet on Cognitive, Nutritional Status, Mental and Functional Abilities in Older Adults

"It will last 12 weeks with a frequency of 2 sessions per week and each lasting 50 minutes.~* Warm-up phase (10 minutes): Conscious and gentle breathing. Gentle movements of the neck, shoulders, arms and legs to increase blood circulation and flexibility.~* Training phase (30 minutes): Series of gentle postures adapted to the needs of older adults. Includes standing, sitting and lying postures for relaxation and stretching. It will begin with basic postures and breathing techniques and will gradually advance as participants gain confidence.~* Return to calm (10 minutes): Deep relaxation in a lying position to integrate the benefits of the practice and promote total relaxation of the body and mind.~The Mediterranean diet consisted of: i) carbohydrates constitute 50% of the daily intake; ii) fats represented 35%; and iii) proteins represented 15%."