S.W.A.Y. (Senior Wellness and Yoga)

Main aim: to enhance the well-being of seniors through the implementation of yoga and gentle seated sports activities.

Objectives:

1. Improve the physical and mental well-being of seniors who have limited physical activity.

2.  Equip adult educators with the knowledge and skills necessary to implement yoga and seated sports activities for seniors.

3.  Facilitate the exchange of best practices in senior care and physical activity between partner organizations.

4.  Develop a comprehensive set of digital resources (videos) for the ongoing education of seniors and adult educators.

5.  Increase accessibility to yoga and mild seated sports through online and in-person training sessions.

Activities:

1. International Activity in Lithuania: Hosted by VšĮ Sveikatos Metai, this 4-day event will involve 2 seniors and 2 adult educators from each partner organization. The goal is to exchange best practices, showcase facilities, and provide hands-on training to partners.

2. International Activity in Turkey: Hosted by the Nevşehir Provincial Directorate of Family and Social Services, this 4-day event will also involve 2 seniors and 2 adult educators from each partner organization. The focus will be on sharing best practices, showcasing local facilities, and training partners.

3. ZOOM Training Sessions by IVAIGO: IVAIGO will conduct 15 online training sessions via ZOOM, aimed at educating adult educators and seniors. Of these, 10 sessions will target seniors, focusing on yoga and mild sports, while 5 sessions will target adult educators, offering strategies for effectively implementing these activities.

4. Creation of Training Videos: Led by IVAIGO, each partner organization will create 3 instructional videos, while IVAIGO will produce 6 videos. These videos will focus on yoga and seated sports, providing a resource for ongoing local training.

5. Local Training Using Created Videos: Partners will conduct local training sessions using the instructional videos created, ensuring that both seniors and adult educators can continue to benefit from the program.

Results:

1.     Increased physical activity and well-being among participating seniors.

2.   Enhanced skills and knowledge among adult educators in implementing yoga and seated sports activities for seniors.

3.     A set of training videos that can be used for future educational purposes.

4.   Strengthened international cooperation and exchange of best practices among the partner organizations.