With yoga, life is different. Time does not move hour to hour, but moment to moment.

We live by the breath and follow the heart. -MB Kelly

  • Physical Benefits

    • Improved flexibility - with continued practice comes a gradual loosening of muscles and connective tissues surrounding bones and joints

    • Improved muscle mass and strength, which protects from conditions such as arthritis, osteoporosis and back pain

    • Increased joint flexibility and health

    • Increased proprioception and balance

    • Improved circulation

    • Increased parasympathetic nervous system tone activating the rest and digest response

    • Reduced aches and pains

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  • Chronic Pain

    Many types of chronic pain respond well to gentle movement, like yoga poses. Research shows that fibromyalgia and arthritis are among the potentially debilitating conditions that can be helped by moderate, physical movement. Breathing techniques, meditation, and other tools also can change people’s relationship with pain and how they experience it. The American College of Physicians recommends yoga as an alternative to prescription drugs for chronic, low-back pain.

    View https://yopgatherapy.health/2020/07/02/adding-to-the-scholarship-yoga-therapy-in-integrative-pain-care/ for more information.

  • Illness Prevention and Support

    Yoga has many health benefits, including its ability to reduce the risk of certain diseases. For example, studies show that regular yoga participants people reduce their risk of cancer. Further, yoga practice can improve cardiovascular function and lower cholesterol - both factors that can lead to heart disease or stroke. Finally, yoga has been shown to reduce the chance of developing diabetes and arthritis.

    Finally, yoga therapy can effectively support people dealing with diabetes, heart disease, arthritis and neurological conditions (Parkinson’s, stroke, Alzheimers) as a complement to medical care.

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  • Mental Health

    Yoga therapy can promote general emotional balance and assist with mood regulation. Yoga has been used as an adjunctive therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, insomnia, and other conditions.

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