Monthly Archives: August 2011

Modifying Child’s Pose

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Renee

One of the more restful of yoga positions, Balasana, or Child’s Pose, taps into an inner peacefulness. In Balasana, the spine elongates and the shoulder blades broaden, sending messages throughout the nervous system that relay an overall calming. I can recall … Continue reading →

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Parkinson’s Poetry

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Renee

I am honored that guest blogger Diane Durkee is sharing this: A WALK TO MY GARDEN I see the stairs and I must go down. Where will they take me? What lies ahead? I fear the unknown. What will I … Continue reading →

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Parkinson’s Disease Myth #1

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Renee

Parkinson’s is a disease of the elderly. If this myth were a reality, my pharmacy shopping basket would not include a Mirapex prescription alongside tampons and No. 2 pencils. If this myth were a reality, there would be more gray … Continue reading →

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