Yoga
Therapy
FOR PARKINSON’S DISEASE AND
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
Jean Danford
LONDON AND PHILADELPHIA
Contents
Treatment of Parkinson’s disease
Comparing Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis
Research into the effects of yoga for Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis
2.An Exploration of the Holistic Yoga Approach and How It Can Help
Looking after the whole person
How we might support and balance the koshas
Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis and the chakra system
The case for creative experimental modification of asana
Planning yoga for Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis
Considerations in planning for one-to-one or group work
Strength and stability
Shoulders and upper back
Hips and pelvis
Strengthening and mobilising the lower body
Balancing
Superstretches
Restorative practices
Digestion
Chair work
Flow sequences
Breathing
Relaxation and visualisation
Relaxation and the stress response
Managing pain the yoga way
Orthodox view of pain and its treatment
Pain gate theory
Managing pain the yoga way
Chakra practices
Meditation
Sample lesson plan 1
Sample lesson plan 2
Sample lesson plan 3
5.Class Experiences and Personal Stories
Spring 2015: The group work their hips and knees
Yoga Therapy group: floor work
A restorative session
Personal stories
Preface
At a small conference for people with Parkinson’s in our local area, all of the health professionals were in unison in promoting exercise as a way of maintaining
