Teaching Yoga to Students with Parkinson’s Disease
When teaching Yoga students who have any neurological disorder, the instructor must show compassion. We all know that Yoga helps to...
Yoga for Parkinson’s Disease
Yoga instructor and Parkinson's Disease-sufferer Paul Zeiger has even developed specific classes for those with the condition in the...
Teaching Yoga to Students with Parkinson’s Disease
By Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500 Yoga instructors, working with students that have Parkinson's disease, must respect the limitations and goals of these individuals. As with any number of physical and neurological ailments, the effective postures and routines will vary. As a general rule, asana practice might require modifications, props, extra support, or assisting for students [...]
Teaching Yoga for Parkinson’s Disease
By Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500 Parkinson's disease affects motor and speech skills and is characterized by muscle rigidity and tremors. This degenerative disease is also chronic, meaning life long and progressively crippling. People with Parkinson's disease appear stooped and move slowly as the disease progresses. Age is a factor, as is evidenced by a great [...]