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Current Research: Integrative Medicine
October 16-17, 2017 Chicago, USA
Yoga and Physiotherapy Congress
Yoga and Physiotherapy 2017
Utilizing pranayama methods for those with back pain
Jessica
yoga practitioner, USA
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he benefits of yoga have been known for thousands of years, and only recently are becoming popular and
incorporated into the lifestyles of those in the west. Pranayama, or controlled breathing, is the fourth limb of
yoga, has numerous benefits and can easily be taught to people who are in pain. Research has illustrated that those
with back pain have a myriad of dysfunctions, including difficulty in diaphragmatically breathing, engaging the
core, and anxiety surrounding their dysfunction. Pranayama, or breath-work, this principle based, interactive
workshop will explore the benefits of pranayama for people with back pain, and pain in general. You will learn
techniques that can immediately be applied to anyone, including skills to teach effective breath-work and core
engagement.
jmcarlin77@gmail.com