If you’re over 55, a yoga instructor says these are the three poses you should be doing daily to improve your balance and mobility

Woman practicing yoga on wooden decking outdoors in front of French doors.

Yoga can be a powerful tool to help combat age-related issues such as loss of mobility and difficulties with balance. It doesn’t have to be particularly complex to achieve improvements in these areas—committing to a quick daily practice can have a lasting impact on your health.

“When practiced with an emphasis on breath, yoga can improve flexibility, strength, and balance, which are essential for maintaining mobility and preventing falls as we age,” says senior director of class education and yoga operations at Life Time, Tory Schaefer.