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Category Archives: Health Conditions
Is there any yoga I can with just my legs?
Lois from Oregon: I can not use my right arm, so I was wondering if there is any yoga I can do with just my legs? I am over weight and would like to try to strengthen (?) my legs … Continue reading
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I am having extreme pain in my left hip, down my leg and into my foot.
Dena from Louisana: I am having extreme pain in my left hip, down my leg and into my foot. Pain shoots from my foot all the way up when I take a step. Also there is pain in my leg … Continue reading
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Bus Driver with Stiff Back Muscles
James: I have been a Bus Driver for 8.5 years and How can/ would Yoga help me and my stiff back muscles? My chiropractor gave me some stretching exercises that help some but?? The magazine; Yoga Journal, shows me some … Continue reading
Is it safe to do yoga if you have arthritis
throughout your body?
Bruce: Is it safe to do yoga if you have arthritis, throughout your body? Susan: I’m sorry to hear that you are dealing with arthritis, but I know that gentle yoga can help to maintain and even increase your range … Continue reading
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Yoga and Tai Chi for back problems?
Arnold: I have taken yoga classes and Tai Chi classes and I am now 66 with back problems. Can you recommend a video or mp3 instruction that gives me cat/cow, pointer and other stretch and balance poses. Susan: Thank you … Continue reading
Will yoga help my condition of Severe Spasticity?
Vicki: Susan I have Severe Spasticity which is like stroke victims or those with cerebral palsy. I do a mature adult yoga class 2x a week I was hoping your Sitting Fit Anytime was similar. Susan: Thank you for your … Continue reading
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Should I be having this burning in my shins?
Bronwyn: I am 55 taking a yoga class and one or two days after the class I have burning in by shins. I studied ballet for years and have not danced in 30 years and considered myself in fair shape, … Continue reading
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Arthritis pretty much all through out my body…
Janice: What do you suggest for someone who has arthritis pretty much all through out my body? Susan: Thank you for your interest in Yoga for the Young at Heart. I’m sure yoga can help to keep you moving and … Continue reading
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Yoga after a stroke.
Armarell: I had a stroke 20-some years ago and it paralyzed my left side. I cannot use my left arm and have limited movement on leg my balance is way out of wack. Is armchair yoga for me? I’m on … Continue reading
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I am 68 years old, my LDL cholesterol is too high,
overweight and stressed out…
Kay: I am 68 years old and still working as an office manager of a medical clinic. My LDL cholesterol is too high, overweight and stressed out. They tell me to loose weight and exercise. I need help. I know … Continue reading
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