by Laurie Hyland Robertson | Apr 9, 2020 | Sleep & Fatigue, Yoga Therapy for Specific Needs, Yoga Therapy Tools & Techniques
By Ann Swanson A yoga therapist can help you tailor an individual routine to soothe your nervous system, promoting, among other benefits, a good night’s sleep. They might even recommend particular practices throughout the day to set a calmer stage. But a few basic...
by Laurie Hyland Robertson | Mar 19, 2020 | Chronic Illness & Recovery, Lifestyle & Prevention, Mantra, Sleep & Fatigue, Trauma-Informed Approach, What Is Yoga Therapy?
By Ann Swanson During challenging times, stress takes a toll on the mind and the body. Stress can lead to compromised immunity, increased inflammation, poor sleep, and exhaustion. Regular yoga practice offers a chance to create the opposite for ourselves. Your immune...
by Laurie Hyland Robertson | Jan 29, 2020 | Research & Evidence-Informed Practice, What Is Yoga Therapy?
By Ann Swanson So you think you might like to become a yoga therapist? Great! The world needs more professionals who have effective ways of addressing suffering, including from the chronic conditions and lifestyle concerns that Western medicine can’t always fully...
by Laurie Hyland Robertson | Apr 11, 2019 | Research & Evidence-Informed Practice, Yoga Therapy in Healthcare
Ann Swanson, MS, LMT, C-IAYT, adapted these recommendations from “Yoga as a holistic treatment for chronic illnesses: Minimizing adverse events and safety concerns,” by yoga researcher Shirley Telles and colleagues. For yoga practitioners …without health...
