Yoga can be a meaningful and enjoyable alternative to traditional forms of exercise, with important health benefits for those with osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and can play an important role in reducing stress and frustration that results from pain and disability that can result from OA and RA, while increasing positive feelings and wellbeing.
There is a great need for activities patients can do to reduce pain, disability, and take control of the overall impact arthritis may have on their lives. Evidence suggests that, when combined with a program of good medical care, yoga may provide important additional physical and psychological health benefits for arthritis patients.
(data from Johns Hopkins: http://www.hopkinsarthritis.org/patient-corner/disease-management/yoga-for-arthritis/)
Provided here is a video detailing yoga postures designed for hands and feet, and my be of some benefit to yoga students with arthritis.
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