Arun Shanbhag (![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif){kind=small} arunshanbhag) wrote,@ 2008-08-05 15:29:00 |
|
| Entry tags: | arthritis, women's health, yoga |
Yoga for Arthritis
In our Newsletter Aches and Joints, this piece accompanied my article Men are from Mars and Women get Arthritis. Enjoy!Yoga can provide immense physical benefits for women with arthritis.For arthritis patients, aerobic exercises, muscle conditioning and increased physical activity can keep you strong and agile, improve heart fitness and reduce your weight. Yoga provides an effective alternative to the traditional strengthening and aerobic exercises, and offers other benefits as well. While yoga may bring visions of complex body contortions, most yoga classes provide simple, gentle movements that gradually build muscular strength, promote balance and improve flexibility. Its meditative nature soothes and relaxes the mind, and is associated with increased mental alertness and enthusiasm. Scientific studies have shown that practicing yoga is a safe and effective way to increase physical activity, which is strongly recommended for arthritis patients. Yoga does not increase pain or worsen arthritis.  Rest of Article |
