MS (Multiple Sclerosis)
– the name itself is scary. This terrifying disease is characterized by
restricted mobility, difficulty in walking, and loss of control on
muscles, bladder and bowel and many more. What’s more, it cannot be
cured. In fact, the conventional school of thought also states that
exercise and physiotherapy too are not helpful for patients suffering
with MS. So, the 2.5 million patients suffering with this depressing
disease have no option but to watch their condition deteriorate till the
end.
Well,
the answer is ‘NO’; thanks to yoga. In the words of the famous Dr. B.K.
Iyengar, Yoga cures what need not be endured and helps to endure what
cannot be cured. So, regular yoga practice is the answer to a better
quality life for patients suffering with MS.
Why Yoga for MS
Unlike
other forms of exercise, yoga has the unique ability to be adapted in
tune with the patient’s body type, flexibility, mobility and strength.
People with restricted mobility can practice the asana or posture while
sitting on the chair or wheelchair or even while lying on the bed. In
fact, controlled breathing techniques (Pranayama) itself are known to
relax the body and mind. Awareness of the breath and correct breathing
techniques benefits the mind and body in multiple ways. What’s more,
visualization of poses while breathing helps people with limited
mobility and MS. For; the aim of yoga
is not limited to the achievement of specific postures. The motto is to
combine breathing, posture, movement and awareness to relax, calm down
and attain physical benefits too. The asanas practiced in yoga calm the
nervous system and help in restoring physical and mental balance.
The instructor, however, must be knowledgeable about MS to help patients benefit from the asanas and pranayama. Namastday hosts yoga workshops, Los Angeles with the best instructors to help people with MS live a happier, healthier life.
One such is beginning from 14th September, 2019.
For further details, contact them at www.namastday.com
