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Comment by just call me jules-babe on January 16, 2013 at 12:18pm

Hi Ben - this probably isn't too timely, but...

When you do yoga, it releases some toxins from your muscles into your body.

Some people get sick when firs,t starting out; it's really important to drink a lot of water to flush the junk out...it also wouldn't hurt to take a multi'-vitamin and maybe B-Complex.

Comment by Ben Mrl on January 16, 2013 at 7:43am

Deb,

One other thing -- I don't think I'm going to tell the instructor that I have an AVM. I'll just tell her about some of the problems I have and leave that out... for now. I've walked this road before.. when an instructor knew about my avm and then I got treated differently. We'll see - I'll play it by ear. :)

Comment by Ben Mrl on January 16, 2013 at 7:35am

Debra,

Thanks for the link. That's interesting. I have not told the instructor of my health situation. This is only a 3 week beginner's class. I think my friends and I are going to another instructor once this mini class is over.

You are right - once I establish who I'm going to study under,... It is best they she know of my condition. For now,... my two friends that I go with are aware of my problems.

Ben

Moderator Comment by Debra on January 15, 2013 at 11:28pm

Ben - The link below is pretty informative about what one should do in Yoga, meditation, etc. It makes a lot of sense what is suggested, as well. Also, in case you haven't already, you may just want to give your yoga instructor a heads up about your medical history. That way, in case anything were to happen, she is aware of your background. Ohmmm is right:-)

http://www.livestrong.com/article/349655-brain-aneurysms-and-yoga/

Moderator Comment by eileen on January 14, 2013 at 4:31pm

Also, you might enjoy the website of anat baniel. She is a Feldenkrais practitioner with a background in dance and an advanced degree in psychology. She does amazing work with special needs kids and adults; her strong belief is that the brain is incredibly "plastic" or changeable AND movement can change the brain. It's fun just to visit the website. Had I not looked into all this alternate training, I wd have been a "yoga drop-out" since following the group was just going to make me hurt the next day. Like you, I need all the good days I can get. So I could not risk soreness from a yoga class (that wasn't going to bother any one else but me) Enjoy!

Comment by Ben Mrl on January 12, 2013 at 8:19am

Thanks eileen, I appreciate it. I'm going to look for it.

Moderator Comment by eileen on January 12, 2013 at 8:03am

sara meeks PT MS "WALK TALL; An exercise program for the prevention and treatment of back pain, osteoporosis and the postural changes of aging".foam rollers are discussed. The yoga teacher I went to was trained in Meeks and used all these accomodations. She retired soon after I met her, so used the book to plan yoga myself.

Moderator Comment by eileen on January 11, 2013 at 2:37pm

I bought it on amazon so I'll check there...

Comment by Ben Mrl on January 11, 2013 at 12:46pm

Eileen,

What's the title of the book? I'm having a hard time searching for it by the author's name on the "Barnes & Noble" site..... Thank you

Moderator Comment by Patti on January 11, 2013 at 11:39am

Hey Ben,
According to this article (pg. 2) in Stroke Connection, you & others practicing yoga are onto something good! http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aha/strokeconnection_2013winter/#/4

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