Category Archives: Health Conditions

Will yoga help with my fibromyalgia
and degenerative disc problems?

Posted on 06/22/2010 by yogaheart

Sylvia: I have fibromyalgia and I was wondering if yoga will help. I also have degenerative disc problems in my neck and back. I have put on 15 pounds and eat fairly well but cannot seem to lose it. The … Continue reading →

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I have a slight sciatic nerve problem…

Posted on 06/14/2010 by yogaheart

Judie: I have a slight sciatic nerve problem and once it is there, it takes me quite a while to recover from the nerve being too sensitive. Is this going to interfere with my beginning the yoga tapes? I don’t … Continue reading →

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I have degenerative disc disease in my lumbar region…

Posted on 05/25/2010 by yogaheart

Betty: I have degenerative disc disease in my lumbar region. I am in a lot of pain some days. I am 69 years old. Will these yoga exercises help me? Please respond. Thank you very much! Susan: I’m sorry to … Continue reading →

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I have osteoarthritis in my knees
and foot and know I could not do poses…

Posted on 04/16/2010 by yogaheart

Chris: Someone recommended your tape for seniors. The only one I could find was the Basic Series 1 which has a picture of someone sitting in a typical yoga pose. I have osteoarthritis in my knees and foot and know … Continue reading →

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Yoga and GERD…

Posted on 04/09/2010 by yogaheart

Ann: I’ve attempted several yoga classes and always end up with severe digestive problems. I can’t have my head lower than my body or I get GERD. I tried not eating before a session, but I still have the problem. … Continue reading →

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I’m 62, and have had two total knee replacements…

Posted on 04/09/2010 by yogaheart

Michael: I’m 62, and have had two total knee replacements, one on each knee.  Which program would you recommend for me? Susan: Congratulations on your new knees, Michael! I would suggest you consult with your doctor about restorative and strengthening … Continue reading →

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My daughter’s broken ankle…

Posted on 04/05/2010 by yogaheart

Debbie: My 22 year old daughter just had surgery on her ankle (broken in 3 places) and severely sprained her other ankle. She is either sitting in a wheel chair or a hospital bed most of the time. I am … Continue reading →

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Is “Yoga for the Young at Heart”
geared to people with osteoporosis?

Posted on 04/01/2010 by yogaheart

Marianne: I used to take a Hatha yoga class but I now have three compression fractures in my spine and cannot do some of the bending over that is required. Is “Yoga for the Young at Heart” geared to people … Continue reading →

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I am 47 and have a torn meniscus in my left knee…

Posted on 02/24/2010 by yogaheart

Julann: I am a personal trainer, I have been into fitness for a long time.  I am 47 and would like to get into yoga for my own personal workout, but I have a torn meniscus in my left knee. … Continue reading →

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