by Deb McDermott | May 31, 2024 | Accessible & Adaptive, Caregivers, How Yoga Therapists Work, Musculoskeletal Concerns, Older Adults, Yoga Therapy & Mental Health
By Joanne Hader In 2023 I received a grant from the Seniors’ Secretariat in Prince Edward Island (PEI) to share an 8-week yoga for self-care program for hospice volunteers like myself. In working through the details of offering such a program, I knew I wanted to share...
by Alexa Owen | Dec 10, 2021 | Caregivers, Chronic Illness & Recovery, Yoga Therapy for Specific Needs
Yoga can support individuals with MS through decreasing fatigue, improving muscle strength, and improving quality of life. In this article Mindy Eisenberg, MHSA, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT, shares her story of starting Yoga Moves MS, a nonprofit that offers free adaptive yoga...
by Laurie Hyland Robertson | Jan 2, 2020 | Cancer Care, Caregivers, Chronic Illness & Recovery, Yoga Therapy in Healthcare
By Smitha Mallaiah I work in a cancer hospital, supporting both patients with life-threatening illnesses and their caregivers with therapeutic yoga practices. I’ve seen lots of people—including healthcare professionals—go through extremely rough times. The symptoms...