Monthly Archives: July 2011

Roller Coaster Meditation

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Renee

Studies show that meditation can significantly reduce the severity of Parkinson’s symptoms. I’ve been trying to incorporate more mediation into my day, bring my mind to a place of stillness. The amusement park is not where I’d have started. Then … Continue reading →

Posted in Living with Parkinson's, meditation and parkinson's | Leave a comment

Yoga for the Cancer Patient: A Physical and Spiritual Alternative

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Renee

Guest blog by: Jillian McKee Knowing what cancer does to the human body is one thing, regardless of the area of the body it’s affecting. It is, however, impossible to know how cancer will affect an individual’s mind and spirit. … Continue reading →

Posted in gentle yoga cancer, yoga, yoga for cancer, yoga pose modifications | Leave a comment

Butterfly Pose Modification

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Renee

What’s in a name? Baddha Konasana can be an intimidating pose, particularly to someone with a restricted range of motion in the hips and torso. Call it Bound Angle Pose and it can sound downright tortuous. By referring to it … Continue reading →

Posted in A Pose to Ponder, Living with Parkinson's, parkinsons and yoga, yoga, yoga and parkinsons, Yoga and Stroke, yoga pose modifications | Leave a comment

I Love It When I’m Right

Posted on July 16, 2011 by Renee

It’s a good day when science backs up what my heart knew: Yoga improves balance, endurance in stroke recovery: Indiana University  Study on Yoga and Stroke .

Posted in Uncategorized, yoga, Yoga and Stroke | Leave a comment

Alabama Slammer

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Renee

I live with Parkinson’s — with its challenges — every day, every hour. Wisdom from a variety of commencement speakers, excerpted in the July 15 issue of The Week offers support to transforming life’s troubles for graduates, for those with … Continue reading →

Posted in Living with Parkinson's, living with parkinsons, parkinsons and yoga, Uncategorized, yoga and parkinsons | Leave a comment

Gratitude List Continues

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Renee

Coleslaw Mockingbirds Cloud reflections in still water The poems of Mary Oliver Watching thunderstorms pass from the front porch swing Painting with my sister Fireflies Pink toenail polish When a hummingbird, hovering at the red feeder, dipping its beak in … Continue reading →

Posted in gratitude, Living with Parkinson's, living with parkinsons, parkinsons and yoga, yoga | Leave a comment

Living with Parkinson’s: A Moving Experience

Posted on July 3, 2011 by Renee

Sometimes, we meet individuals who change us, help us grow more into ourselves. They exude courage, acceptance,  love. These qualities permeate the space between us until we, too, become more courageous, accepting, loving. I spent a full weekend surrounded by … Continue reading →

Posted in Living with Parkinson's, living with parkinsons, movement disorders, parkinsons and yoga, yoga, yoga and parkinsons, Yoga and Stroke | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment