Yoga of the Heart
Posted: 02/22/2010
"Yoga of the Heart" class is for
individuals with heart disease, as well as those at risk for these
conditions. This class incorporates yoga postures with breathing
techniques as well as guided imagery and meditation.
Yoga of the Heart class was designed in cooperation with the Henry Ford Heart and Vascular Institute.
Risk factors for cardiovascular disease: high blood pressure, obesity , high cholesterol, diabetes, being over age 55 and postmenopausal.
Prevention of cardiovascular heart disease philosophy: Creating heightened awareness of the mind-body connection through yoga. With greater self-awareness, the individual may be able to make healthier choices for themselves.
Management of symptoms of heart disease such as swelling (fluid retention) and breathing difficulty.
Reducing stress through diaphragmatic breathing which elicits the relaxation response and allows endorphins (feel good hormones to be released).
Using guided imagery and meditation as tools to create deep relaxation. Deep relaxation when practiced regularly allows us to become aware of how quiet and still the body and mind can be which can be transposed into daily living.
Yoga can lower blood pressure....women who have high blood pressure have 3 1/2 x greater risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
Yoga of the Heart class was designed in cooperation with the Henry Ford Heart and Vascular Institute.
Risk factors for cardiovascular disease: high blood pressure, obesity , high cholesterol, diabetes, being over age 55 and postmenopausal.
Prevention of cardiovascular heart disease philosophy: Creating heightened awareness of the mind-body connection through yoga. With greater self-awareness, the individual may be able to make healthier choices for themselves.
Management of symptoms of heart disease such as swelling (fluid retention) and breathing difficulty.
Reducing stress through diaphragmatic breathing which elicits the relaxation response and allows endorphins (feel good hormones to be released).
Using guided imagery and meditation as tools to create deep relaxation. Deep relaxation when practiced regularly allows us to become aware of how quiet and still the body and mind can be which can be transposed into daily living.
Yoga can lower blood pressure....women who have high blood pressure have 3 1/2 x greater risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
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