Yoga for COPD
My Yoga Online has posted a new article addressing yoga practice for COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) by Vijai Sharma, PhD, psychologist, certified yoga therapist and yoga teacher.
Yoga is unique program for self-management for people with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) or other chronic illnesses because yoga is one of the most comprehensive body, breath and mind systems I know.
According to Thomashaw and Walsh CO-Morbidity survey of over 3000 people with COPD on average have 6 co-morbid disorders. 60 to 80% of them take 5 to 10 medications and 15-25% people take more than 11 prescribed medication. Most commonly reported problems are high blood pressure, heart disease, osteoporosis, arthritis, GERD (Gastro-esophageal Reflux Disease), sinus disease, sleep apnea, weight loss, muscle weakness as well as depression and anxiety. (See footnote) Similar other surveys too point out that COPD affects the whole body and causes a wide range of negative emotions such as the sense of personal loss, hopelessness, depression, anxiety and panic attacks and anger and frustration.
Yoga can be particularly beneficial for us with COPD. We must constantly work on improving our physical health, breath function and emotional strength.
Click here to read Dr. Sharma’s article and suggested yoga practice for COPD.
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I have asthma and I stay really active. I love cycling and taking spinning classes but I find that it’s the activity that aggravates my asthma the most. Swimming and weight lifting aggravate it the least and provide cardiovascular health and help keep my bones strong.
Hey!I would like to take a class that would help tone my body as well as strengthen my upper body and abs. Can you help me out?I’m interested in taking the class about 2-3 times per week during lunch.
Yoga have very strong positive influence in healing of many hard diseases.
Thank you.