Arthritis and Rheumatism - how yoga helps...
Yoga has many aspects. Yoga practices can be adapted to meet the needs of the individual at whatever age or level of fitness. Stress has been identified as increasing the intensity of pain and anxiety experienced by sufferers. Yoga breathing and other yoga techniques help one to cope and even overcome the problem.
To maintain or improve the health of joints they need to be taken through their full range of movement. Yoga postures can be practiced lying down.
Yoga practices teach one to live in the present moment – an ability that promotes healing. Healing requires energy and much of our energy is wasted on problems we can do little about. Yoga gives us a means of replenishing this energy.
Regular practice of yoga asanas or postures improve physical posture, flexibility, stamina and strength.
Below are some tips offered by our yoga therapists
- Find an experienced yoga teacher or yoga therapist who is familiar with your condition. For details of qualified yoga teachers near you, click here.
- Movement promotes healing so try beginning with a few stretches in bed in the morning and evening without stressing inflamed joints.
- Find out as much about your condition yourself so that you can make informed choices about treatment or changes in diet and life-style.
- Become aware of how your personal habits affect your condition. This is the first step in improving your condition.