A Holistic Approach to Pain Relief – Yoga and Arthritis

So, first thing’s first – what is a yoga bolster and why do you need one?  A yoga bolster is a shaped cushion used in different styles of yoga, especially restorative yoga (yoga postures that are held for several minutes at a time resulting in calming the body and mind).  They are designed to provide support for certain parts of the body to make certain yoga positions more comfortable and to prevent injury

Yoga bolsters come in a variety of shapes and sizes, colors and materials.  Some of the most common types of bolsters are cylindrical, rectangular, breathing and Zafu.

The basic tenets of yoga are actually all that is needed in the treatment of arthritis. Bending exercises and contorted poses are obviously not an option. But it is the practice of breathing and self-awareness that brings arthritis pain relief to so many people.

Chair yoga is actually classified as an aerobic exercise. Any exercise that increases the circulatory and respiratory ability or that causes the heart and lungs to work harder to keep up with the need for oxygen is an aerobic exercise. Even yoga from a chair will do that and with this whole body approach, the immune system is also stimulated.

If you have moderate to severe arthritis pain you really need to consult a trained yoga specialist who can tailor poses to your specific situation. But if your arthritis is still in the mild stages, you can probably find relief by developing your own program by referring to any book or CD available at your public library or online

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