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Arthritis Center reports that arthritis that yoga is a safe and eff ective way to
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Our practice makes perfect!
ve pain and get more increase physical activity that also has
mobility by practicing yoga. T_h e study important psychological benefi ts due to
27 years experience
documents the “promising results” in- its meditative nature.”
cluding “improvement in joint health, T_h e study also off ers suggestions on
physical functioning, and mental/emo- ways to fi nd the sorts of teachers and
Steven R. Adams tional well-bei
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ng.” classes that off er the most benefi t to
“Yoga may bring to mind pretzel-like those suff ering from arthritis.
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poses,” the Johns Hopkins study says, Yoga studios are usually helpful in
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provide simple, gentle movements that of the classes they off er. If you’re just
gradually build strength, balance, and starting out and have arthritis, look
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fl exibility - all elements that may be for classes described as “restorative” or
especially benefi cial for people with ar- “gentle.” If you’re not certain about your
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thritis.” strength or balance, you may fi nd that
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It describes the results of more than “chair yoga” is a good way to begin.
Most yoga teachers who off er these
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tions and needs of persons who are just
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If you are saying to yourself, “As soon as I lose weight,
starting out. Typically, you’ll fi nd them
look good in tights or touch my toes, I am going to try yoga” –
supportive and helpful, gently increas-
Don’t hesitate! You are the very one we are hoping to serve.
ing your mobility, stability, and fl exibil-
ity. T_h ey’re careful to assure that your
practice is sensible and constructive.
T_h ey adapt the pose to the student; they
don’t force the student into the pose. No
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Most teachers of restorative or gentle Joining F
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or lose 20 pounds before your start.
You’ll fi nd they’re very willing to dis-
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to let you watch a class before you be-
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Many yoga studios and health clubs
your family
in the Asheville area off er the kind of
restorative yoga that Johns Hopkins has
found so eff ective for arthritis relief.
Here in Weaverville, the recently
opened Weaverville Yoga Studio (near
the Well-Bred Bakery) off ers “Yoga Be-
ginnings”, “50+ Yoga” and “Yoga for
Recovery”, among other classes. See the
full schedule at
weavervilleyoga.com.
But by all means, if you have arthritis
– try yoga!
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