Yoga for movement disorders

This article gives a series of modifications of simple Yoga movements suitable for people with mobility problems. Exercises covered include lateral stretches (for intercostals as well as the hip and shoulder, cat and dog (flex and extend the vertebrae), seated twist and standing still at wall(helps with fatigue).

The exercises are reproduced courtesy of the book YOGA FOR MOVEMENT DISORDERS: REGAINING STRENGTH, BALANCE AND FLEXIBILITY FOR PARKINSON’S DISEASE AND DYSTONIA by Renée Le Verrier RYT, published by Merit Publishing International.

They are followed by an interview with the author, who is a Yoga teacher and suffers from Parkinson’s, and which prompted the writing of the book.

YOGA FOR MOVEMENT DISORDERS is available on SPECIAL OFFER to Yoga & Health magazine readers. See page 48 of the March 2009 issue for details.