People with MS have a wide range of physical capabilities depending on the nature and progression of their condition. Some days are easier than others, but a consistent attitude can bring about positive mental and physical benefits. A frequent yoga practice can improve both your physical and mental outlook so you can start to feel better!
Yoga as Therapy for MS patients
We have been working with MS patients and the MS Association for many years and have designed specialized therapies to help loosen the joints and eventually increase mobility and muscle strength. Yoga is not a cure for MS, but yoga students continue to report relief from their MS symptoms and claim to sleep better and have more energy.
Yoga Reduces Fatigue In Multiple Sclerosis Patients
Yoga significantly reduces fatigue in people with multiple sclerosis, says a study done by the Oregon Health & Science University. The study, published in the journal Neurology, found that yoga is as good as a traditional aerobic exercise program in improving measures of fatigue, a common and potentially disabling symptom of MS. It was the first randomized, controlled trial of yoga in people with MS.
