Yoga: Publications and Resources

Summary: The Seniors and Disability Yoga section of Disabled World compiles a variety of articles and research papers focused on the benefits of yoga for individuals with disabilities and seniors. Topics range from the use of yoga for specific conditions like arthritis, back pain, multiple sclerosis and fibromyalgia, to adapted yoga techniques such as chair yoga and yoga for the blind. The publications include peer-reviewed studies and articles from universities, medical centers, and organizations, alongside contributions from yoga professionals; many offer practical information and insights that may be helpful for people with disabilities, seniors, and healthcare providers seeking alternative or complementary therapies.

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Yoga: Publications and Resources
Title of Document	Paper Author	Peer Review	Preface / Postface	Publication Type	Publish Date	Updated / Revised
Yoga of Immortals App Shows Promise for Urinary Incontinence Care	Rutgers University	Yes	✓ Preface ✓ Postface	Informative	2022/07/26	2025/05/10
Live Seated Yoga Classes for Seniors and Disabled	Adaptive Yoga Network				2020/04/27	2021/02/09
Yoga Found to be Helpful for Lower Back Pain	UM SOM				2017/02/07	2018/01/25
Chair Yoga Effective Alternative Treatment for Osteoarthritis	Florida Atlantic University				2017/01/12	2021/04/10
Yoga for Men Announces Yoga for Veterans Program	Yoga for Men, LLC				2016/11/10	2018/05/04
Yoga for Arthritis Symptoms & Mood	Johns Hopkins Medicine				2015/09/16
Survey Finds Both Benefits and Risks of Yoga for Bipolar Disorder	Brown University				2014/09/26
Specialized Yoga Program Reduces Urinary Incontinence by 70%	University of California - San Francisco	Yes	✓ Preface ✓ Postface	Findings	2014/04/28	2025/05/10
Accessible Yoga for Blind with Microsoft Kinect	University of Washington				2013/10/17	2021/10/14
Laughter Yoga Good Medicine for Seniors	Thomas C. Weiss				2012/11/18	2021/06/27
Laughter Yoga Specialist Serves People with Disabilities	Veronica Appleton				2012/08/16	2021/08/07
Stroke Survivors Use Yoga to Improve Balance	American Heart Association				2012/08/01	2021/08/17
Yoga Helps Senior Stroke Victims Improve Balance and Endurance	Indiana University				2011/06/07
Benefits of Yoga for Rheumatoid Arthritis and Fibromyalgia	European League Against Rheumatism				2011/05/26	2016/06/13
Research Suggests Yoga can Counteract Fibromyalgia	Oregon Health & Science University				2010/10/14	2015/04/19
Connection Between Yoga and Mood	Boston University Medical Center				2010/08/19
Yoga for Breast Cancer Survivors Improves Recovery	University of Alberta				2010/08/17
Hypnotic Yoga Breathing Exercise	Jon Rhodes				2010/07/31	2013/06/03
Benefits of Yoga for Children with Special Needs	Elahi Childrens Yoga				2010/03/26
Using Yoga to Relieve Back Pain	Yoga				2010/01/31	2015/03/31
Yoga Reduces Inflammation Due to Aging and Stress	Ohio State University				2010/01/11
Yoga on Nintendo Wii - Anja Rubik's Commitment to Yoga for Wii	JoWooD Productions Software AG				2009/10/09
Yoga Provides Benefits to Women with Breast Cancer	Wiley-Blackwell				2009/02/25	2015/04/19
Yoga Breathing for Stress Reduction	Bradley Kapture				2009/02/12	2012/09/17
Yoga For Diabetes - Food Choices	Bradley Kapture				2009/02/12	2012/09/17
Yoga For Diabetes - Create Health	Bradley Kapture				2009/02/12	2012/09/17
Yoga Exercises for Diabetes - Manage Blood Sugars	Bradley Kapture				2009/02/12	2012/09/17
Complete Workout with Three Yoga Exercises	Summer N Banks				2009/02/12

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