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Chair
Yoga Case Study - Relief from the Symptoms of MS
By Mark Franklin
After teaching chair yoga for several years Liz Franklin
can testify that it appropriate for almost anyone, even if they are
feeling the effects
of aging or have physical limitations. It is not for hard-bodied 20-somethings
that can twist themselves into poses that look impossible – the
only prerequisite is that you can sit in a chair, including a wheelchair.
What better way to illustrate how chair yoga has benefited those unable
to attend a traditional yoga class than to tell it in their own words?
Hi! I’m Keri Rodriguez. I’m a 46-year-old Assessment Crisis
Center Specialist. I have been practicing Liz Franklin’s Yoga in
Chairs® for people with Multiple Sclerosis since the first class
in August of 2005.
I came to the first class because I wasn’t willing to give into
Multiple Sclerosis. I felt I needed to do whatever I could do to help
myself both mentally and physically. I was a little dubious at first
because I wasn’t sure I could physically do yoga. Liz showed me
how I can succeed!
Liz is a great teacher. She makes every class feel good for us by adapting
to our changing needs every week. Every class is a great experience for
me. It is so wonderful to be with a group of people who truly understand
what it means to live with MS. My success in the class has helped in
the rest of my life.
The benefits I have received from my practice are too numerous to list
here, but I have more flexibility, more energy, more confidence and it
has helped me stay focused and on task. I have learned how to deal with
anxiety and stress in a more positive fashion. My job is very high stress
and practicing yoga has helped me stay focused on the client I am with
at the moment. I also feel I am more centered and less reactive in both
my professional and personal life.
Even if you don’t think you can do this or that you’re going
to like it, you need to try because you’re going to love it! You
can do this. It doesn’t matter where you are physically or mentally,
you will be in a better place after you practice. It is so easy to incorporate
the lessons into your daily life. It doesn’t take long and it makes
your day go so much better.
Mark Franklin enjoys telling people about Liz Franklin's Yoga
In Chairs(r) because he knows it is helping people live healthier, happier, and
longer lives. If you want to find out about her special style of chair yoga,
visit http://www.yogainchairs.com .
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