I have a few questions for you regarding modification of yoga poses for my mother, Victoria. She is 73 y.o, relatively healthy. Her major issues are: a somewhat elevated blood pressure and moderate arthritis in her back and knees. She is quite flexible for her age because she's been doing a series of stretching exercises every day. She is also heavier than she should be and does not like dieting very much.

We do eat healthier than many American families but food is a comfort for her and she cannot give up many of the items she should not be eating (sweets, pastry). Since I have many of your DVDs she sees me doing the exercises but cannot join me because she cannot seat in the easy pose, nor on her knees (as in rock pose). But it seems that many of the breathing exercises could be done seating in the chair, no? She would love to have some exercises for glandular tune up and liver cleanse, and also addressing the high blood pressure issues.

I did not see anything that is aimed for older people that cannot do "regular" form of yoga poses. Have you ever though about targeting this population? Exercises that can be done standing or seating in a chair, or lying down avoiding easy pose or anything that puts pressure on the knees? Do you have any recommendations? Thank you for your time.