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:

International Activity in Lithuania | June 2025

Hosted by VšĮ Sveikatos Metai, this 4-day event, 19-22 June 2025 in Lithuania, brings together 2 seniors and 2 adult educators from each partner organisation. The activity focuses on exchanging best practices, showcasing facilities, and providing hands-on training in senior wellness, yoga, and active ageing approaches.

International Activity in Turkey | October 2025

Hosted by the Nevşehir Provincial Directorate of Family and Social Services, this 4-day activity, 22-25 October 2025 in Nevsehir, Turkey, involves 2 seniors and 2 adult educators from each partner organisation. The programme focuses on sharing best practices, observing local institutions, and participating in practical sessions such as chair yoga, meditation, and wellness-based activities.

Online Training Sessions (ZOOM) | 2025–2026

IVAIGO delivers a series of 15 online training sessions aimed at both seniors and adult educators. 10 sessions focus on seniors, including chair-based yoga, gentle mobility, and relaxation exercises, while 5 sessions target adult educators, providing strategies and methodologies for implementing these activities locally.

Creation of Training Videos | 2025–2026

Each partner organisation contributes to the development of instructional videos, while IVAIGO produces additional content. These videos focus on yoga and seated exercises and serve as practical resources for continuous learning and local implementation.

Local Training Implementation | 2025–2026

Partners organise local training sessions using the developed materials and videos. These activities ensure the transfer of knowledge to local communities and support seniors’ physical activity, well-being, and social inclusion, while enabling educators to apply the learned methods in practice.

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.