As the body ages, there are many physiological and psychological changes. Some changes are primary (changes we all experience), and some are secondary changes (changes due to disease or injury). Yoga has evidence based proven history of being able to support the person thorough this life stage and to remain as independent as possible. RegularContinue reading “Benefits of yoga for seniors”
Category Archives: Yoga over 50
Diabetes and yoga
Diabetes statistics in Australia It’s estimated that around 1.9 million Australians (about 5.5% of the population) are living with all types of diabetes. Worryingly, up to 500,000 people living with silent, undiagnosed type 2 diagnosis (ref Diabetes Australia). If left unmanaged, diabetes can lead to blindness, amputation, kidney failure, heart attack and stroke. There isContinue reading “Diabetes and yoga”
Recovery from Plantar Fasciitis
The first time I had this health problem it was in 2008 after walking the cobble stoned streets of Quebec and recently (in the other foot) as a result of a lot of standing so I am experienced in the management of this condition. Daily exercises, over a 6-8 week period is likely to beContinue reading “Recovery from Plantar Fasciitis”
Tranquability 