Category Archives: dystonia

I Dis-Agree

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Renee

When disease gets defined by playing on the two parts of the word — dis and ease – I cringe.  A word nerd, myself, I often enjoy the nuance of language. But dis-ease feels forced, the meaning stretched to fit into an attitude. Dis-ease implies … Continue reading →

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Shame, Shame

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Renee

At the risk of shameless self-promotion, I am shamelessly self-promoting the new, just-off-the-press, expanded book: Revised Edition of Yoga for Movement Disorders. When the first edition released in 2008, very few books — one by my count, and that covered … Continue reading →

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Right, Left, Right

Posted on July 15, 2012 by Renee

The game Twister often comes to mind when I guide a class through numerous ‘right’ ‘left’ cues. It can get befuddle the most able bodied. And while the goal of the game is to fluster and tumble, yoga is more about … Continue reading →

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Dystonia

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Renee

Parkinson’s disease’s ‘ugly stepsister,’ Dystonia, casts her  effects on men and women throughout the world. Less understood and less common (one fortunate aspect of the condition) than Parkinson’s, those diagnosed with it may feel more alone. You are not. Rogers … Continue reading →

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