Seniors and Disability Yoga Exercises and Information | Publications
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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| Title and Description | Ed | Publish Revised |
|---|---|---|
| Yoga of Immortals App Shows Promise for Urinary Incontinence Care Peer-reviewed research shows the Yoga of Immortals app significantly reduces urinary incontinence, offering an accessible, non-invasive treatment option. | ✓ ✓ | 26 Jul 2022 10 May 2025 |
| Live Seated Yoga Classes for Seniors and Disabled Free live seated yoga classes designed for seniors, disabled people, and those with limited mobility during COVID-19 self-isolation and beyond. | ✓ ✓ | 27 Apr 2020 12 Mar 2026 |
| Yoga Found to be Helpful for Lower Back Pain For some patients suffering from chronic non-specific low back pain, yoga may be worth considering as a form of treatment. | 7 Feb 2017 25 Jan 2018 | |
| Chair Yoga Effective Alternative Treatment for Osteoarthritis Research study examines effects of chair yoga on pain and physical function in seniors with osteoarthritis. | 12 Jan 2017 10 Apr 2021 | |
| Yoga for Men Announces Yoga for Veterans Program Yoga for Men (YfM) announces yoga for veterans program and research study to evaluate effects of yoga and mindfulness on posttraumatic stress, traumatic brain injury, and other conditions. | 10 Nov 2016 4 May 2018 | |
| Yoga for Arthritis Symptoms & Mood Study finds yoga may be safe and effective way to keeping moving for the 20% of adults living with arthritis. | 16 Sep 2015 | |
| Survey Finds Both Benefits and Risks of Yoga for Bipolar Disorder Results from a survey of people with bipolar disorder who practice yoga have begun to document the reported benefits and risks of the practice. | 26 Sep 2014 | |
| Specialized Yoga Program Reduces Urinary Incontinence by 70% Study finds specialized yoga program reduces urinary incontinence by 70% in women over 40, offering a non-invasive management strategy. | ✓ ✓ | 28 Apr 2014 10 May 2025 |
| Accessible Yoga for Blind with Microsoft Kinect Eyes-Free Yoga uses Microsoft Kinect software to track body movements and offer auditory feedback to blind in real time for yoga poses. | 17 Oct 2013 14 Oct 2021 | |
| Laughter Yoga Good Medicine for Seniors Laughter Yoga brings more oxygen to the body and brain by incorporating yogic breathing which results in deep diaphragmatic breathing. | 18 Nov 2012 27 Jun 2021 | |
| Laughter Yoga Specialist Serves People with Disabilities Laughter yoga exercise concept combines simulated laughter exercises with breathing techniques to produce a wide range of physical psychological and emotional benefits. | 16 Aug 2012 7 Aug 2021 | |
| Stroke Survivors Use Yoga to Improve Balance Stroke survivors in a yoga group had improved scores for independence and quality of life and were less afraid of falling. | 1 Aug 2012 17 Aug 2021 | |
| Yoga Helps Senior Stroke Victims Improve Balance and Endurance A study that exposed older veterans with stroke to yoga produced exciting results in regards to balance and endurance. | 7 Jun 2011 | |
| Benefits of Yoga for Rheumatoid Arthritis and Fibromyalgia Benefits of Yoga study show positive effects of yoga on the quality of life in patients with Fibromyalgia and Rheumatoid Arthritis. | 26 May 2011 13 Jun 2016 | |
| Research Suggests Yoga can Counteract Fibromyalgia Yoga exercises may have the power to combat fibromyalgia a medical disorder characterized by chronic widespread pain. | 14 Oct 2010 19 Apr 2015 | |
| Connection Between Yoga and Mood New study finds a new connection between yoga exercising and your mood. | 19 Aug 2010 | |
| Yoga for Breast Cancer Survivors Improves Recovery Special yoga classes aimed at breast cancer survivors improves recovery. | 17 Aug 2010 | |
| Hypnotic Yoga Breathing Exercise Deep calming relaxation exercise that borrows some techniques from both yoga and hypnotherapy. | 31 Jul 2010 3 Jun 2013 | |
| Benefits of Yoga for Children with Special Needs Childrens yoga is an excellent therapy for children with special needs. | 26 Mar 2010 | |
| Using Yoga to Relieve Back Pain Yoga can substantially reduce and eliminate back pain by incorporating asanas into regular practice. | 31 Jan 2010 31 Mar 2015 | |
| Yoga Reduces Inflammation Due to Aging and Stress Yoga exercises may lower compounds in blood and reduce inflammation due to normal aging and stress. | 11 Jan 2010 | |
| Yoga on Nintendo Wii - Anja Rubik's Commitment to Yoga for Wii Anja Rubiks commitment to Yoga for Wii helps her getting trough the days and weeks of her tightly set schedule. | 9 Oct 2009 | |
| Yoga Provides Benefits to Women with Breast Cancer Women undertaking a program of Restorative Yoga classes gained positive differences in aspects of mental health and spirituality compared to the control group. | 25 Feb 2009 19 Apr 2015 | |
| Yoga Breathing for Stress Reduction Proper yoga techniques of conscious breathing can eliminate stress and the high blood glucose levels caused by the fight or flight syndrome. | 12 Feb 2009 17 Sep 2012 | |
| Yoga For Diabetes - Food Choices In the yoga community whether you are a vegetarian or meat eater is a topic of sometimes heated discussion. | 12 Feb 2009 17 Sep 2012 | |
| Yoga For Diabetes - Create Health When I had fallen away from yoga practice and was overcome by my thoughts and reactions I manifested stress in my body. | 12 Feb 2009 17 Sep 2012 | |
| Yoga Exercises for Diabetes - Manage Blood Sugars Explains how yoga exercises assist people with diabetes via the mind body connection of yoga. | 12 Feb 2009 17 Sep 2012 | |
| Complete Workout with Three Yoga Exercises Working out with yoga exercises is a relaxing form of exercise that not only heals the mind but the body as well. | 12 Feb 2009 |
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