“I have had MS for 27 years, and people would tell me, ‘You should really do yoga. “I think she's the guardian angel in the corner saying, ‘this is what you are supposed to be doing,’” Eisenberg said.Īfter receiving her teaching training and volunteering at an MS support group at the Michigan Institute of Neurological Disorders and at the MS Society, Eisenberg quickly realized how beneficial yoga was for people with MS or other neurological conditions.īloomfield Hills resident Kathy Willoughby has been practicing yoga for five years, but she said she wishes she had started much earlier. Yoga Moves MS is a nonprofit adaptive yoga organization that strives to make yoga accessible to all.Įisenberg’s mother was diagnosed with primary progressive MS and used a wheelchair for much of her adult life. There is no charge for the event it is donation only. Guests will receive a healthy meal, free massages and complimentary valet parking. The event will feature national experts on multiple sclerosis who will speak on a variety of topics, including healthy lifestyles and nutrition, acupressure for MS, cannabis and MS, information for the newly diagnosed, and more. May 17 at the Radisson Hotel in Southfield. Yoga Moves MS will be holding a Holistic Health and Wellness Forum at 4 p.m. FRANKIN - Franklin resident Mindy Eisenberg is the founder of Yoga Moves MS and the author of “Adaptive Yoga Moves Any Body.” Feel free to share your comments and suggestions for future guests and episode topics by emailing. If you like Living Well with MS, please leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you tune into the show. You can catch any episode of Living Well with MS here or on your favorite podcast listening app. Subscribe to this podcast and never miss an episode. Visit Yoga Moves MS on Facebook, Instagram or YouTube Don’t miss out:.If the breath is non-existent meaning holding the breath, that is also an indicator of either fatigue or fear or a need to back off.” Related Links: That is a really good indicator of fatigue. And so you always have that barometer, if you will, where if your breath is fast and rapid and shallow. (31:46) “The other measurement we use in yoga is the breath. On using the breath as a barometer during yoga practice You know, that your MS isn't you, that's not who you are.” You know, some people say that they're at peace with their body when they do yoga and the idea with the adaptive yoga is you're not identified by your MS. (20:48) “The idea with yoga is it's actually making friends again. 99% of yoga or meditation or Tai Chi is actually showing up and doing it for yourself. It's not about getting the A or, nailing the pose. And the practice is every day you get on your mat or you sit in your chair and you have a breath practice and that is going to change on a daily basis. (16:56) “Yoga is called a practice for a reason. It’s more about the journey than the destination And yes, yoga does lend itself to adaptation because the idea is that you are not forcing your body into a pose. It's in the forefront now, it's a mission of mine to help people understand that anyone can do it. (8:14) “This is a big issue that people are fearful of yoga or they think they can't do it. She lives with her husband and pets Felix and Oscar, in Michigan, and loves to visit her daughter and son, Julia and Noah, in New York City.ĭownload the episode transcript Selected Key Takeaways She created the cutting edge annual Virtual Holistic Health and Wellness Forum for MS presents to corporate, academic, and yoga therapy organizations conducts adaptive yoga teacher trainings and offers small group and private therapeutic yoga, breathing, and meditation sessions. Her experience as a health care administrator at the University of Michigan Medical Center contributes to her ability to bring the Yoga Moves philosophy of healing to the healthcare arena. She is a qualified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Teacher and certified Buteyko Breathing Instructor. She is the author of Adaptive Yoga Moves Any Body, created for individuals with MS and neuromuscular conditions and Adaptive Yoga Cards, daily yoga moves for all ages and abilities. Mindy has provided yoga therapy to individuals with mobility challenges for over 17 years and thrives on building a strong, mighty community for her students, their families, and care partners. Mindy Eisenberg, MHSA, C-IAYT is the Founder and Director of Yoga Moves MS, a nonprofit with the mission of improving the quality of life for individuals with MS, Parkinson’s Disease, and other neuromuscular conditions through the provision of adaptive yoga and holistic health and wellness education.
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