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Yoga Therapy for Medical Conditions
Explore Yoga Therapy for Medical Conditions
How might Yoga Therapy support people living with health conditions – and what do we need to understand before applying yoga therapeutically?
Explore evidence-informed articles on Yoga Therapy and medical conditions, including back pain, digestive disorders, respiratory conditions, heart health, chronic pain, sleep difficulties and more.
Drawing on anatomy, physiology, research, clinical perspectives and the principles of individualised Yoga Therapy, these articles explore how particular conditions affect the whole person, the considerations that matter when working therapeutically, and where Yoga Therapy may have a supportive role alongside appropriate medical care.
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5 min readYou're Not Just What You Eat: 10 Yoga Therapy Insights Into Gut Health
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2 min readThe Medical Benefits of Yoga Therapy: A Doctor’s Perspective
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9 min readYoga Therapy and Integrative Healthcare: A Doctor's Perspective
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3 min readAdapted Yoga in Healthcare: Supporting People With Arthritis and Chronic Pain
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6 min readYoga Therapy for Severe Gut Health Symptoms: A Case Study
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4 min readShould Doctors Prescribe Yoga? The Importance of Safety in Yoga for Health Conditions
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2 min readAsthma Awareness in Yoga Spaces: The Impact of Scents
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2 min readBreathing and Lower Back Pain: Why the Diaphragm Matters
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2 min read4 Heart-Healthy Habits You Can Start Today for Better Heart Health
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7 min readLower Back Pain: Everyday Habits That Could Be Contributing
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2 min readYoga Therapy for Panic Attacks: Why Movement Can Help Before Breathwork
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4 min readStress, Burnout and Autoimmune Disease: Is There a Connection?
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2 min readParabens and Breast Cancer: Is There a Link?
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5 min readWaking Up in the Middle of the Night? Why It May Not Be Insomnia
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3 min readIntroducing the Vagus Nerve: Why It Matters for Health and Wellbeing
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9 min readHerniated Discs and Yoga Therapy: An Interview With Robin Monro
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7 min readThe Gut Microbiome: The Body’s Ecosystem and Why It's So Important for Health
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9 min readCan Yoga Therapy Help Relieve Symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)?
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9 min readPanic Disorder in Young People: A Yoga Therapy Perspective
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4 min readMusculoskeletal Injuries and Yoga Therapy: How Yoga Therapy Can Support Recovery
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3 min readYoga Therapy for Heart Health: A Case Study
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5 min readYoga and Sacrum Safety: Is Your Yoga Practice Putting Your Sacrum at Risk?
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