Let’s Get Down Dog Benefits of Yoga for Cardiac and Pulmonary Patients with Michele Haaland E-RYT 200, MBA, NETA-PT & GFI
Learnings… What is yoga? Different styles of yoga Benefits of yoga for cardiac and pulmonary patients Research to back it Real testimonials to prove it Questions?!?
What is Yoga? Merriam-Webster definition of Yoga a system of physical postures, breathing techniques, and sometimes meditation derived from Yoga but often practiced independently especially in Western cultures to promote physical and emotional well-being Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Yoga is the progressive settling of the mind into silence. When the mind is settled, we are established in our own essential state, which is unbounded consciousness. Yoga is the union of body, mind, soul, and spirit.
Different Styles of Yoga… Hatha yoga Foundation of all physical practice, asana Strength based with longer holds Great for beginners Iyengar yoga Very alignment focused, uses props Poses held for a longer time Great for people with injuries
Different Styles of Yoga… Kundalini yoga Strong focus on core, breath and invigorating postures Often involves chanting, mantra and meditation Good for all levels of practitioners Ashtanga yoga Very physically demanding Set sequence incorporating standing and floor postures Intermediate to advanced practitioners
Different Styles of Yoga… Vinyasa yoga Adapted from Ashtanga Movements are coordinated with breath Good for all levels of practitioners Yin, Restorative & Gentle yoga Slow paced style, often using props Typically floor postures that are held for longer periods of time Good for all levels of practitioners
Benefits of Yoga for Cardiac and Pulmonary Patients… Improve balance, strength, mobility and flexibility Practice deep breathing Reduce stress, anxiety and depression Learn relaxation techniques for daily life Community and friendships
Research Shows… Yoga based cardiac rehabilitation after coronary artery bypass surgery… Objective: compare long term effects of yoga based cardiac rehabilitation program with only physiotherapy based program as an add-on to conventional rehab after CABG on risk factors Methods: randomized controlled study, 250 male participants from 35-65 years, divided into two groups Raghuram, N., Parachuri, V .R., Swarnagowri, M.V ., Babu, S., Chaku, R., Kulkarni, R., Bhuyan, B., Bhargav, H., Nagendra, H.R. (2014, August 11). Yoga based cardiac rehabilitation after coronary artery bypass surgery: One- year results on LVEF , lipid profile and psychological states – A randomized controlled study. Retrieved from https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ihj.2014.08.007
Research Shows… Results: yoga group had significantly better improvement in LVEF , reduction in BMI and blood glucose at one year, significate decrease in perceived stress, anxiety, depression and negative affect Control group only saw reduction in anxiety Conclusion: the addition of yoga based relaxation to conventional cardiac rehab helps in better management of risk factors in those with abnormal baseline values and may help in preventing recurrence Raghuram, N., Parachuri, V .R., Swarnagowri, M.V ., Babu, S., Chaku, R., Kulkarni, R., Bhuyan, B., Bhargav, H., Nagendra, H.R. (2014, August 11). Yoga based cardiac rehabilitation after coronary artery bypass surgery: One- year results on LVEF , lipid profile and psychological states – A randomized controlled study. Retrieved from https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ihj.2014.08.007
Research Shows… Efficacy of yoga training in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients Objective: evaluate the impact of yoga training in patients with COPD Method: literature search performed as well as quality assessment and sensitivity analysis Results: 10 studies eligible for analysis, showed significant improvements in 6MWD, Borg scale scores, FEV1 Value, PaCO2, SGRQ scores and CAT scores in yoga training patients Conclusion: yoga training can be acceptable and appropriate adjunctive rehabilitation program for COPD patients Li, C., Liu, Y ., Ji, Y ., Xie, L. and Hou, Z. (2017, November 10). Efficacy of yoga training in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctcp.2017.11.006
From the mouths of the participants…
From the mouths of the participants… “I noticed improvement in my flexibility and balance by my fifth class.” “My balance is so much better. It really improves it. I didn’t fall or slip on the ice this winter.” “I began yoga after my heart surgery and as a result have significantly improved my posture, flexibility, muscle strength, balance as well as helped me maintain a positive outlook on life during this ongoing recovery process.” “Stretching helps to condition and tone muscles and is quite helpful in reducing stiffness and soreness from exercise. Mindfulness techniques adds to our relaxation and helps reduce stress levels.”
From the mouths of the participants… “Yoga was just the thing to help me relax, to gain better mobility by stretching, bending and movements to help me function in an easier way.” “Classes have been a satisfying way to find community with people who bond with common goals and outcomes and develop friendships.” “I like to work on balance and I’ve seen real improvement. The meditation calms me and the comradery lifts my spirit.”
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