Re: YOGA - FOR THOSE LOOKING FOR ALTERNATIVE THERAPY

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--- In , " Annie Rose " <annierose77@...>

wrote:

>

> I love yoga and was VERY into it prior to being diagnosed with RA.

The

> problem with Yoga, however, is that a vast majority of poses

require weight

> bearing and/or balancing your weight on your hands and feet. My

hands and

> feet were the first two areas affected by RA. Therefore, I find

other types

> of exercise more appropriate. However, I still do some stretches

which are

> great for range of motion maintenance. Hope this helps!

>

> Annie

>

>

> >From: " V.Ravi " <v_ravi106@...>

> >Reply-

> >

> >Subject: [ ] YOGA

> >Date: Mon, 27 Nov 2006 06:11:16 -0000

> >

> >Can some member share any information if yoga can help in

Rheumatoid

> >Arthritis.

> >

>

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Can some members looking for aleterantive treatments can contact

experts on yoga, to know if Yoga or some Pranayama (Breathing)

techniques can help for RA. I am also trying to get in touch with

several Yoga teachers and will inform the group if any information

comes through.