Yoga for Movement Disorders: Rebuilding Strength, Balance and Flexibility for Parkinson's Disease and Dystonia

Experience the benefits of yoga for Parkinson's and other movement disorders. This updated and expanded guide includes new material throughout these features:

- Modifications to poses, promoting strength and flexibility while maintaining safety
- Seated as well as standing flows with chair support
- Specially designed sequences that target needs specific to movement disorders
- Detailed steps and numerous photos that show how to move in and out of poses
- Breathing exercises and relaxation techniques
- Practical ways to apply the yoga practice to daily activities
- Tips to Try This to help relieve various symptoms

In addition, the author shares hands-on experience through insights from her personal journey as a certifed yoga instructor, stroke survivor and person living with Parkinson's.

Discover the benefits of yoga for people living with Parkinson's or other movement disorders in the updated and expanded Yoga for Movement Disorders.

Author: Renee Le Verrier
Publisher: Lim Yoga
Published: 10/01/2012
Pages: 130
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.54lbs
Size: 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.28d
ISBN: 9780985386917

About the Author
Le Verrier, Renee: - Le Verrier is a certified yoga instructor who focuses on creating adaptations and modifications for individuals who find it challenging to move with ease.As a stroke survivor and a person living with Parkinson's disease, Le Verrier knows that physical l imitations can cause a sense of disconnection not only with our bodies but also within ourselves.Through her teaching, writing and presenting about yoga, she hopes to share this path to strength and grace.