YOGA THERAPY FOR RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS
Rheumatoid Arthritis is a degenerative auto-immune disease that affects an estimated 20 million people, most of which are women. The symptoms include inflammation and mis-shaping of the joints, instability, and pain. In this course I share with you the experiences and the challenges that my clients with RA have shared with me during our Yoga Therapy sessions, and how Yoga Therapy has helped them gain confidence and quality of life.
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INTRODUCTION
The information I share with you here is based not only on the knowledge of this autoimmune disease, but my clients's experiences and the challenges they shared with me during our Yoga Therapy sessions.
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STANDING & CHAIR PRACTICES
In this video you will learn some safe supported standing and chair practices that can help your clients gain balance and stabilty.
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ON-THE-GROUND PRACTICES
If your students can sit and lie down on the ground, these are great exercises that you can introduce before the breathing and relaxation practices!
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RECOMMENDED BREATHING PRACTICES
People with Rheumatoid Arthritis tend to have very tight primary breathing muscles due to pain, and, in some cases, mishaping of the spine. These practices can be done lying down or sitting on a chair, to help release tightness, and the stiffness that may cause dysfunctional breathing.
