Yoga and Multiple Sclerosis

Judith practising yoga

Judith practising yoga

Judith is a disciplined yoga student. Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at an early age, Judith believes that yoga has improved her balance, increased her strength, made her muscles more flexible, and allowed her to feel more in control.

Judith also believes that yoga has helped reduce her fatigue. She is not alone. A randomized controlled study published in the journal Neurology found that MS patients who practiced Iyengar yoga for 6 months showed significant improvements in measures of fatigue compared to a waitlist control group. In fact, the yoga participants showed as much improvement as the MS patients who were assigned to 6 months of exercise using a stationary bicycle! Although more research is needed, this study suggests that yoga can be very beneficial in alleviating some of the symptoms of multiple sclerosis.

About Annette Wertman

I am a certified yoga instructor and registered music therapist. I have over 40 years of experience working with children and adults of all abilities and challenges. I am now located in beautiful Fanny Bay on Vancouver Island. I offer Fanny Bay Yoga, Chair Yoga and Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga series at the Fanny Bay Hall and in my front yard (Yoga in the Yard). As a Baby Boomer, I am passionate about growing older. After all “You are only old once!” I believe that yoga provides this opportunity. “Through the practice of yoga, the body, mind and soul connect to live each day to its fullest potential”. Join me….and yoga your way to better health!
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