Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic neurological condition that affects the central nervous system. The result of damage to the myelin and nerve fibers in the central nervous system (CNS), MS can cause a wide range of symptoms, including fatigue, muscle weakness,...
Autoimmune diseases, like Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative colitis, affect so many of us, in different ways for each individual person. Since there are no known causes of autoimmune diseases, it can be difficult to approach these illnesses. Yoga therapy can help manage...
In the third year of this global pandemic, we know more about the long-term effects of COVID than ever before. The Boston Medical Center puts it starkly, writing that “we don’t know exactly how many people get long COVID, but studies suggest it’s about one of every...
Slipped disc, bulging disc, ruptured disc: disc herniation is known by many names. As one of the most common causes of back pain, herniated discs often come up in my yoga classes, workshops, and yoga therapy sessions. Understanding how yoga therapy can help...
Back pain is nuanced – it can come and go, it can “flare up” for seemingly no reason, or it’s a constant ache that never seems to go away. Beyond physical pain, back pain can also cause emotional distress, feeling like you can't do normal everyday activities. The fear...
I see yoga classes and workshops like these advertised all the time: Yoga for Back Pain, Yoga for Anxiety, Yoga for Depression, Yoga for... I have even taken some of them, especially the Yoga for Back Pain classes. The name of the class is catchy and usually imply...