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Posted 2/20/2016 5:34 AM (GMT 0)
I was skeptical at first, I've read many articles, but I've just wanted to say how much of a life saver and. A major help yoga has Been in my recovery for Chronic Lyme. I bought some videos on ITunes. (You can go to classes or DVDs. It's changed my life. They say it releases toxins. It's also added muscle. There was no way I could have worked out in my state. Much of the time I can't leave my house. By yoga helps with the pain a lot. Meditation helps a lot. There's a lot of info a lot. It also helps me to stay thin as I'm in bed a lot because of my condition.
Posted 2/20/2016 7:46 AM (GMT 0)
Yes. I tried some in the beginning of 2015, but it just wasn't the time for it. I feel that is something that needs to come later, along with other self-improvement efforts, at least in my particular treatment plan. I can't be as consistent as most of those sorts of things require at the moment.

Very much like to get back to it.

There's a YouTuber who has a lot of yoga-related content. She's got a series called Yoga with Adriene, I believe. Good stuff.

Anyway, yah..
Posted 2/20/2016 9:21 AM (GMT 0)
Honestly, having known many Lymies, any form of meditation can help a lot. Both had such a transformative and powerful affect on my Lyme and many other people I know. Lying down and deep breathing (watching your breath for five minutes). There have been studies that have shown meditation to be just as powerful as morphine in the brain, and that it can literally change the structure of the brain for the better permanently. Google the scientific studies on meditation, which are amazing. Also, if you can do it, the yoga is beyond powerful, and yes start off with a beginner's. Do five minutes a day if that's all your body is allowing. That's fine. It's not a competition. It's all to help. There's so many articles online about Lyme and meditation and Lyme and yoga. Also the sweating is great for detoxing. Anything is better than nothing. If someone can't do it now, then obviously that's fine, and later they can do it. If you don't want to do it, then what you want, but if you do, it can help.

Post Edited (alexbshuman) : 2/20/2016 2:31:06 AM (GMT-7)

Posted 2/20/2016 12:42 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for getting this message out, alexbshuman!

I took my first yoga classes back in 2001 and it was a life-transforming experience. Yoga is now a regular part of my life and even more so during times of stress. No classes anymore - just DVD's :)

If I'm not feeling up to a regular workout, I know I can always do some yoga.
Posted 2/20/2016 4:36 PM (GMT 0)
I really enjoy yoga, and you are right it can be of significant help :)

I really learned a great deal - including stretching is a sweaty business, lol!! But seriously, yoga and meditation can be invaluable with regards to stress levels. I am glad to hear you are enjoying it too :)
Posted 2/20/2016 5:15 PM (GMT 0)
Yoga works for people who can stretch normally, if you dont stretch well, proceed with caution when starting out.

If your body is littered with muscle adhesion's and/or triggerpoint knots from lyme messing up the ATP process, (only some people have this) this can make yoga less effective and actually counterproductive until these are addressed. You cannot stretch these out of muscle, and they actually shorten muscle. They must be worked out in stages with the various forms of triggerpoint pressure release, myofacial release, active release ect.

I know I metion this often, only since both sides of any coin should be mentioned on this journey.
Posted 2/21/2016 5:15 AM (GMT 0)
I don't go on this message board much, but if the only time I go on and give people a peice of advice, which has been scientifically proven to be helpful, (meditation has been proven at MGH (top hospital) to add grey cell matter to the 'happy' part of the brain and to be more powerful than morphine to chronic pain patients, and to be one of the FEW powerful, helpful techniques at our disposal, since we have few resources, of the very few ways to actually improve every symptom, calm the CNS, and repair our bodies, which has been proven, and then some people actually discourage others to do it. You can google it. I don't understand why people would do that. I don't want to come back and comment on anything really lol. It's just kind of annoying.

The endless endless studies from TOP scientists, hospitals and doctors show pain relief and symptom relief from all pain diseases, such as Fibromyalgia, MS, and just regular people who meditate and do yoga. Obviously if you can't do it, don't do it. I don't know why there's so much disouraging. I do wish the Lyme community was a, 'We can overcome!' Community more so. I don't understand discouraging comments. I could see if people said well maybe not in the beginning but Later. Or maybe if you can't do it yet, meditation helps. But certainly some form of meditation or relaxation process has been proven to help a lot. Why not just not comment at all.

Post Edited (alexbshuman) : 2/20/2016 10:21:11 PM (GMT-7)

Posted 2/21/2016 5:50 AM (GMT 0)
I've studied many different body strength and healing techniques, and am a firm believer in them.However, not everything works for everyone at their point in their journey. Thats not discouraging info, thats just being honest.

Presenting both sides is informational for all.

I've had increased tendonosis from Yoga classes. Many here have tendonosis. I later learned that attempts to increase stretching of hardened muscle or tendon fibers, without first breaking down the fibers is not recommended, (bad for tendinitis or tendonosis).

If a runner says running is good for everyone, well, obviously it isnt.

Just like not all supplements are great for everyone here, this is pointed out many times.

Meditation is great, and can obviously be done with out yoga.

Many including myself have mentioned things here, and others point out that it might not be good for everyone with reasons listed.

This is a "we can overcome community".

Lighten up a little, and see through others eyes, not just yours..
Posted 2/21/2016 6:02 AM (GMT 0)
Time and place for everything, is all I was saying. It's no help to me (at the moment), but maybe someday. For the rest, give it a shot and find out. I really hope so.

I agree in that this community is and should continue to be one that maintains those sorts of mentalities. We can overcome. Though, personally, I'd add a little "maybe" at the end.

Reality sucks sometimes, but that's where I try to reside.

Sorry if I am the cause of some of this - my negativity gets me in trouble sometimes. I've been told I scare people. I've tried to censor myself, as much as it pains me, but I guess it just isn't possible.

Perhaps I should play the role of a mute? Prolly be better for everybody.

Post Edited (NotQuiteAntonio) : 2/20/2016 11:06:23 PM (GMT-7)

Posted 2/21/2016 12:51 PM (GMT 0)
Both sides of the coin have been clearly presented and that's what a good forum is all about. Everyone is entitled to share their positions without negative commentary from others.

Let's please remember this because that's what makes this forum great - we are a community of caring and respectful members.

While trying to overcome these infections is quite challenging and it's hard for some to feel positive about their situation sometimes, I hope anyone that comes to this forum feels safe.

Yes, this community has a "we can overcome" attitude. Positive thinking goes a long way towards healing.

And, I think it's good if people follow my mother's advice :): "If you can't say something nice, don't say it at all".
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