Stay strong, mobile and independent at any age with aqua yoga.
Whatever your body has been through, the water meets you where you are. Aqua yoga is one of the most accessible and effective forms of gentle water exercise available to older adults — and it works precisely because water removes the barriers that land-based exercise cannot.
Serving all areas in and between Hollywood, Fort Lauderdale, Pembroke Pines, Aventura, Sunny Isles and North Miami.
Classes begin September 1st, 2026.What Is Aqua Yoga for Seniors?
If you’ve been searching for pool exercises for seniors, water exercises for older adults, or aquatic exercise classes near you — aqua yoga is the answer you didn’t know you were looking for.
Unlike land-based yoga, aqua yoga takes place in chest-depth water where buoyancy becomes your support system. Poses that feel impossible or painful on land become accessible and comfortable in the water. Props like pool noodles and kickboards provide additional support, stability, and balance — allowing you to work at your own level regardless of your current fitness or mobility.
No Silver Sneakers program. No water aerobics routine. Something more intentional, more therapeutic, and more effective for your specific body and health history.
Why Water Works for Seniors
Water removes the barriers that land-based exercise cannot. Here is why aqua yoga is particularly well suited to older bodies:
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Joint load reduced by up to 80% — at chest depth, making movement comfortable even on your most difficult days
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No hard surfaces, no risk of falls — no bracing against gravity — just safe, supported movement from start to finish
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Builds strength, flexibility and balance — in a safe, supported environment that grows with you as your fitness improves
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Suitable for a wide range of conditions — including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, degenerative spine conditions, chronic venous insufficiency, Parkinson’s disease, edema, and lymphedema
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Reduces fall risk — through balance training in a supported environment where falling is not a concern
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Ideal for post-surgical recovery — including post hip replacement and post knee replacement recovery
Meet Your Instructor
Sushi Chanrai is a certified RYT-200 yoga instructor and certified Aqua Yoga therapist. She created Water Woman Wellness for women who are ready to move again — but need a more gentle, smarter way in.
Read Sushi’s full story →What to Expect
As your strength, flexibility and confidence build, the practice builds with you.
What do classes look like?
Small group classes and one-on-one private sessions, tailored to your body and your health history.
Do I need yoga experience?
None at all. Every session is designed to meet you exactly where you are.
Do I need to be able to swim?
No swimming ability is required. Classes are held in waist or chest-depth water — you will never be asked to go underwater.
How long are the sessions?
Group classes run for approximately 60 minutes. Private sessions can be tailored to your needs and schedule.
Where do classes take place?
Sessions can take place either at my pool in Hollywood, Broward, or at your own or your facility’s pool.
I have trouble getting up and down from the floor — is this suitable for me?
Absolutely. This is one of the most common barriers older adults face with traditional yoga — and it’s exactly what aqua yoga solves. There is no mat, no floor, and no getting up and down. The entire practice takes place standing or supported in the water, so pressure on your wrists, knees, and spine is removed entirely.
How is aqua yoga different from water aerobics?
Water aerobics is a cardio workout. Aqua yoga integrates the therapeutic principles of yoga — breathwork, mindful movement, and body awareness — with the physical benefits of water-based exercise. The result builds genuine strength, flexibility, and balance in a way that a generic pool workout simply doesn’t.
Ready to redefine what healthy aging looks like?
Classes begin September 1st 2026. Express your interest and we’ll be in touch.