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What is Yoga Therapy for Parkinson's?

Yoga Therapy is an integrative medicine approach that EMPOWERS people living with Parkinson's Disease to regain a sense of control of their mind, body, and spirit.

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Yoga Therapy provides tools to help with the symptoms of the disease, build confidence, keep an active and healthy lifestyle, and enhance quality of life.

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What are the Benefits of

Yoga Therapy?

  • Improves posture, coordination, and movement to reduce risk of falls

  • Visibly reduces tremors

  • Loosens tight and painful muscles and increases flexibility

  • Strengthens muscles, such as the core, to counter rounding shoulders and forward head

  • Improves strength and sound of voice

  • Relaxes and restores the nervous system, improving quality and quantity of sleep

  • Decreases anxiety, fear, and depression

  • Provides tools to help reacquire a feeling of control over life

Knowledge is Power

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The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) states that Yoga Therapy has been shown to visibly reduce tremors and improve the steadiness of an individual's gait.

How We Help

At Diagnosis:  Help individuals to calm their minds after hearing a diagnosis.

Starting a Treatment Plan:  Work with individuals and their care team to create a plan to optimize their treatment.

At Different Stages:  Support individuals with strategies to slow advancing disease symptoms.

Transitions:  Provide tools to decrease suffering.

 

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