In a previous post, Denise, who is undergoing cancer treatment shared her experience about her yoga practice. In today’s post, Kerry, who is undergoing treatment for MS for a few years now, has kindly agreed to share her yoga experience. Kerry began attending my yoga classes, taught during the lunch hour at a local corporation, almost seven years ago. Subsequently when she changed her jobs, she decided to continue her yoga practice with me and started attending the classes at my studio. About three years ago she told me that she had been diagnosed with MS. But rather than showing any signs of depression or anxiety, she, like a true warrior, has stayed very positive in her attitude and has been handling her situation bravely.
In the notes below, Kerry has kindly shared her experience with her yoga practice.
"I have been practicing yoga for 7 years, all of those years have been with
Subhash. I first started yoga due to back problems, (a spinal fusion in my teens turned into scoliosis as an adult). Daily yoga practice has been extremely beneficial, transforming my daily pain from a 7 (on a 1 – 10 scale) to 1, sometimes 0.
Three years ago I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Subhash has been with me every step of the way from, making sure I don’t over-do it, to modifying exercises for my level of ability. Over the last three years, I have had many doctor visits and my doctors are pleasantly surprised with my energy, positive attitude and maintenance of my disease. I attribute all these positive factors to yoga and having a wonderful teacher.
I would greatly encourage anyone with a disability to start practicing yoga, you have nothing to lose and everything to gain."
I would love to hear any comments or feedback on Kerry’s story. If you or anyone you know has used the practice of yoga to help deal with a major health issue, I would love to hear from you. Please post your thoughts in the comments section.
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