Guest Alex Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 A friend sent me this, so I'm sharing it with my dysautonomia buddies http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9SCCyWDRqUAlex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyMouse Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 Alex, I do yoga as often as my body will allow--at most I can get in 3 to 4 days in a row before I need a days full rest. I also have made some adaptations for some poses for when I'm too POTSy, and I do a great deal either on my knees or flat upon my back on my mat. I believe yoga has kept me out of the surgeon's office for more spinal fusions--and had helped me to maintain my core strength and my total stamina to deal with life on a daily basis. For those with more severe hypermobility than mine, it may, however, be a bad idea. As with all things dysautonomia, the treatments that work for you are highly specific to your individual situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkA Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 I do Yoga twice a week to keep stretched and fight the chronic muscle tension I seem to have. I have my good nights and bad nights as well, my instructor know about my condition and knows I do whatever I can do each night and she is cool with that. I struggle with the up and down moves especially a lot of forward falls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hope Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 This is good encouragement for me. I keep putting off my yoga plan. I had another wisdom tooth removed yesterday, so today is NOT the day to start an exercise regimen. But I'm hoping by the end of the week. I have been doing more short walks, but I always feel better after a yoga session. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuske Posted February 18, 2014 Report Share Posted February 18, 2014 High I heard that for ME/CFS the "legs up the wall" pose is good, is this ok if you have POTS too?http://www.yogajournal.com/poses/690 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaos Posted February 18, 2014 Report Share Posted February 18, 2014 I would think it should be fine with both ME/CFS and POTS. Just be careful and come out of the pose slowly as you get off the floor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCP Posted February 19, 2014 Report Share Posted February 19, 2014 I think yoga is acceptable to help with POTS and it's found to be beneficial with ME/CFS. I would sound out some caution with inverted exercises as it can mess with the postural BP changes. I find changing position can make me feel too unwell, so it all has to be slow and gentle. Staying upright and not upside-down is also best if you have problems with glaucoma, like I have, as it sends too much pressure into the head and eyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ckitz Posted February 19, 2014 Report Share Posted February 19, 2014 I do warm water Ti Chi, which I have found to be helpful. Though I don't always like the warmer water, it hasn't been an issue with my intolerance of heat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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