Yoga Benefits From Partner Poses

Bob Crowther, 64, comments on the value, saftey of one-on-one partner poses for males and females of all ages with or without yoga experience. 

Yoga asanas facilitated by a partner have become an invaluable component of my yoga practice and have contributed to my in ioverall progress.

My instructors have encouraged participants in open yoga classes to communicate with their partners before applying gentle pressure to enhance asanas within their abilities.

Bob
 In
 Assisted Upavsitha
(May, 2013)

Enhancing Flexibility
Controlled Breathing
 Now
Moving Toward Mat On Own, Shoulder Stretch Possible

I have been participating in frequent one-on-one partner yoga sessions (often three times a week) with an instructor approaching two years.

Doing many different asanas from standing, supine, prone, kneeling and sitting positions have led to my further mobility and enhanced yoga abilities. 

Bob
In
Assisted Leg Lift

 Toes Touch Wall
(May, 3013)

Now 
 Standing Upright, Shoulders Level, Support Leg Straight

I have reduced discomfort, pain in different body regions as a result of these partner sessions.

Contact

Bob Crowther

774-272-5760

bob@bobcrowther.com

I have introduced partner poses selectively and safely to his clients with positive outcomes.

Gentle pressure applied by a partner in different asanas contributes to experiences not possible when done alone. 

Learn more about the rewards from doing asanas with a partner. 

Talk with Bob.

#YogaWithAPartner #YogaWithBobCrowther #YogaForMalesFemales

# YogaForAllAges 

Yoga Can Address Health, Medical Conditions

Bob Crowther notes yoga activities have been invaluable to deal with his, clients various health symptoms including pain, diverse medical conditions.

The yoga i do is a physical activity that has safely addressed my major breathing and spinal issues along with more minor health symptoms.

Bob Approaching 64
After
Climbing Bunker Hill Monument With Ray Banfer, MD
Sharing Experience With Warren S. Green

I and my clients have been able to engage in yoga activities while dealing with many health symptoms including surgery:

•  Muscle Aches
•  Joint Pains 
•  Compromised Breathing 
•  Poor Balance 
•  Weight Issues
•  Fatigue
•  Thoracic (Chest) Reconstruction

Contact

Bob Crowther

774-272-5760

bob@bobcrowther.com

Bob has enjoyed the opportunities to instruct, coach males and females diagnosed with the medical conditions listed below and others:

• Heart Attack, Atrial Fibrillation
• Diabetes
• Obesity
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD) 
• Arthritis (Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid)
• Sciatica
• Mastectomy

Talk with Bob.

Begin To Address Your Health Needs Though Yoga.

#Yoga #YogaAndHealthSymptoms #YogaWithMedicalConditions #YogaForMales #YogaForFemales #YogaWithBobCrowther

Yoga, The Value Of Massage

Bob Crowther notes he has included a monthly massage as part of his yoga activities for over four years.

 Approaching 64
Yoga, Massage Enhances Bob's Mobility

Debilitating lower back pain over many years led meeting Ray Hoyt and my first massage.

A monthly massage with Ray has become an effective tool to deal with both major and minor muscle, connective tissue and pain issues i have experienced.

This past week i met with Ray for my 50th massage.

Contact 

Bob Crowther

774-272-5760

bob@bobcrowther.com

Bob can share how his neck, shoulder, back, wrist, glut, leg and foot issues have been addressed during his massage sessions.

Massage complements Bob's yoga activities.

Bob has participated in classes taught by Ray Hoyt, Patty Tremblay at The Yoga Loft approaching four years [image below].

Yoga and Massage along with informed nutrition have kept Bob mobile without the use of any medications. 

Significantly, both have contributed to Bob's overall good health. 

Talk with Bob

 Learn about yoga, massage: reduce your pain

 Yoga, Massage
Enhancing Mobility, Reducing Pain

#YogaAndMassage  #YogaAndPain #YogaForMales #YogaForFemales #YogaWithBobCrowther  

Yoga, My Client Assessment

Bob Crowther - a yoga student, instructor in his 60's - comments on the importance and value of assessing clients before engaging in any physical activities. 

Bob Crowther
Demonstrating 
Whole Body Activity
 Muscle, Joint Flexibility
Controlled Balance, Breathing  

My focus as a yoga instructor is to safely, gently introduce you to whole body movements within your abilities with an understanding of your short and long term goals.

Lack of yoga experience or other physical activities does not have to a barrier to begin moving your entire body. 

My Client Assessment 

One significant service i offer males and females of all ages is an evaluation of their heath symptoms that may include a number of medical conditions for some individuals [heart attack, diabetes, weight and balance issues].

These health symptoms often indicate how you feel at any time during each day -  they reflect on what current strength, balance, flexibility, breathing or other issues you may be experiencing. 

To address your needs, to focus on your issues I ask you to share personal information. 

Written and verbal responses to questions about past and current health issues are discussed.

Inquiries about a client's health symptoms, history discloses:

• medications used possibly for high blood pressure, cholesterol and arthritis, other conditions
• physician advised restrictions for specific medical reasons
• body pain (acute, chronic), various trauma or injuries, surgical procedures  
• past, recent incidents restricting physical activities

These confidential discussions are essential to inform how best to address the identified short and long terms goals through my customized one-on-one or small group instruction at your home, in my yoga studio or elsewhere.

A major component of your assessment involves a whole body evaluation - identifying the current limits of movement for different parts of your body, determining regional flexibility and possibly balance, breathing issues.

I provide each client with a written assessment along with other documents - your evaluation serves as a basis to asses the progress you will experience as a consequence of our interactions.

The frequency, duration of your yoga sessions is based on your interests, availability.

Bob's  Home 'Yoga Studio'
Customized Yoga Instruction
Props Bob Has Used With Clients 

My evaluation of a client is completed before any customized instruction, coaching occurs.

Contact

Bob Crowther

bob@bobcrowther.com

774-272-5760

Learn more about Bob, his yoga instruction, coaching of individuals with various health symptoms, medical conditions and the outcome, benefits from doing yoga designed for them.

From A Female Client Testimonial

"At the time I met Bob I was at an unhealthy weight, had incurred a myocardial infarction at the age of 56 and was diagnosed with type II Diabetes.

Through Bob's consistent, positive feedback and encouragement, he retrained my attitude while i retrained my body!!

I am now stronger, flexible, better balanced and most importantly able to keep up with my two young grandsons.

Bob is an outstanding master of his craft; incredibly bright with a treasure trove of health and fitness knowledge."

The progress made with this person can be yours.

Take the first steps to address your needs.

  #YogaWithBob Crowther #YogaClientAssessment #YogaForMales  #YogaForFemales #YogaWithMedicalConditions

Yoga, Use Of Props At Any Age

I wanted to share some inspiring words accompanied by an instructive image as a New Year approaches  

The message, based on experience, is that a gentle, safe form of yoga can be done with the use of props at any, all ages by males and females 

I received Coralie Nideur's written comments on September 9, 2014 - at the time she was a 73 yr. old yoga student i had the pleasure of instructing

Coralie's words are reproduced below:

"You are never to old to begin an exercise program. I decided to try yoga with Bob a year ago.

My goal was to maintain flexibility and balance as I love to garden and want to remain active.

We begin each session with an evaluation of how i am feeling  and if i have any pain ( I have Osteoarthritis). Bob then modifies the yoga exercises depending on what the issues of the day are. 

He might use a chair, couch, blocks, rolled blanket or strap. I get the benefit of a full stretch without the fear of any injury.

Props Bob Uses With Clients
May Incude
Chair, Blocks, Strap, Elastic Bands
 Blanket, Roller, Tennis Ball
Dumbbells, Mat, Knee Pads

It has been a wonderful productive year and i feel fit and flexible. I would recommend Bob to all my friends and all seniors." 

As 2015 approaches, i continue to meet with Coralie and her friend Barbara - focusing on their interests, we continue to have fun while enhancing our mobility, maintaining our health

Coralie and Barbara - both in their 70's - have become stronger, enjoy greater balance, are more flexible and know ways to calm their minds, focus on their breathing

Contact Bob

bob@bobcrowther.com

774-272-5760

for

Customized Yoga Instruction, Coaching

Read Bob's Website Pages: listed on the right side 

#YogawithBobCrowther #YogaUsingProps #YogaAtAllAges #YogaForMales #YogaForFemales

Yoga As A Lifestyle Choice

Bob Crowther has enjoyed 1000 yoga classes as he starts his 50th month of yoga activities. 

My evening yoga class today was the 1000th session i have attended since my first class - less than two days before my 50th month begins.

As i approach 64, i continue to experience the many physical, mental health benefits from my hatha yoga practice. 

My experiences can be yours as well. 

I encourage males and females of all ages to take the first steps to become more mobile doing a gentle, non-impact and safe form of yoga.

Health, pain symptoms including various medical conditions (heart attack, diabetes, arthritis, obesity, others) can be addressed through yoga.

Enhance your strength, balance, flexibility, breathing and calm your mind.

Contact 

Bob Crowther

774-272-5760

bob@bobcrowther.com 

Find out how i can help you achieve your short and long term goals through customized instruction, coaching. 

Bob
 Demonstrating 
Good Balance, Flexibility  

#BobCrowther  #YogaLifestyle  #YogaForMales  #YogaForFemales #YogaWithBobCrowther

Yoga To Reduce Arthritis Pain

Bob Crowther acknowledges the negative impact of arthritis on health, mobility and highlights the book Yoga For Arthritis written by Fishman and Saltonstall. 

The authors provide information on arthritis and many safe, alternative movement options to address the joint damage, pain associated with these medical conditions.

Bob, in his 60's, has used his yoga activities to keep his arthritic spine mobile and while instructing male and female clients.

Dealing With Arthritis Through Yoga

The highest incidence of arthritic afflictions are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis: they occur more frequently in older individuals but also in the young according to the Arthritis Foundation.

Individuals often experience pain along with additional symptoms that may include stiffness, bone deformities and a limited range of joint motion of the following areas among others:

•  shoulders
•  neck
•  spine (cervical and lumbar)
•  knee
•  sacroiliac region
•  wrists/hands
•  feet/ankles  

Learn More About Arthritis 

Osteoarthritis denotes damage to the articulating cartilage present on bone surfaces and is often considered a consequence of 'wear and tear'

Rheumatoid arthritis has been classified as an autoimmune response that damages the joint capsule synovial membrane and can lead to bone and cartilage damage.

Immune cells involved in arthritic inflammation include T cells, B cells, neutrophils, mast cells and macrophages.

Both genetic and environmental factors can contribute to arthritis. 

The medical community notes individuals who are overweight or obese have a greater risk of developing this condition. 

Arthritis Diagnosis

Diagnosis usually involves the following:

• a physical examination of joint areas (swelling and redness)
• perhaps arthroscopic evaluations
• use of imaging technologies of hard and soft tissues: possibly including X-Ray, CT and MRI scans 

Conventional medical treatments for arthritis often involves, among others, combinations of pain and inflammation medications, corticosteroids, physical therapy and surgery. 

Book: Yoga For Arthritis

An alternative approach to help individuals move experiencing different types of arthritis is presented in the book, Yoga for Arthritis (2008), written by Loren Fishman, MD, and Ellen Saltonstall. 

This book is informed by the medical training and clinical investigations of Dr. Fishman along with his extensive knowledge and experience with hatha yoga (trained in the Iyengar method).

A profile of Dr. Fishman was included in a chapter entitled Healing of the 2013 book, The Science of Yoga by William J. Broad.

The authors describe the biology of arthritis and its more common forms (osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis) along with other variations impacting the spine/sacroiliac joint/muscles (spondyloarthropathies) including frozen vertebral joints (ankylosing spondylitis).

In addition to listing their asana "All-Stars", modifications of yoga postures are suggested for the major body joints and accompanied with instructive illustrations. 

The authors recommend using props to facilitate movements and provide warnings to those confronted with various medical conditions to avoid injuries.

Contact 

Bob Crowther

774-272-5760

bob@bobcrowther.com

Bob's own positive experiences dealing with moderate and severe spinal arthritis using the type of hatha yoga Dr. Fishman addreses in his book attests to how this approach may safely be helpful to reduce pain and to enhance ones range of motion.

Talk with Bob. 

Bob can help you deal with the debilitating effects of arthritis including pain through gentle yoga movements. 

 # Yoga For Arthritis #Arthritis Foundation #Yoga For Males #Yoga For Females # Yoga With Bob Crowther

Yoga, Gentle Body Movements

Bob Crowther, in his 60's, continues to attend yoga classes and to instruct others during one-on-one sessions and in small groups.

His comments below identify some gentle, safe body movements often suggested for male and female clients to begin their yoga sessions.

He notes the positive message of a book written by Suza Francina.

Bob In Chaturanga
 [Reverse Palm, On Instep]
Demonstration Of Strength And Flexibility

When i first began attending open yoga classes, our instructor made it clear the level of participation should be within our abilities.

The initial sequence of movements comprising the Sun Salutations usually done at the start of each of our open classes are often challenging for many individuals. 

To encourage client mobility and participation, I have introduced an alternative sequence of "Getting Started" movements.

Bob's 
"Getting Started" 
Movements 

Our goal is to gently move the spine in different directions and to slowly engage various muscles, joints in preparation for subsequent movements.

The standing, sitting, kneeling and supine selections listed below are among a larger group of options that we do. 

Modifications are often made using various props to facilitate mobility depending on a client's situation:

• Standing: moving the head (down, up, sides, twisting, rotating); leaning laterally and twisting to each side; back, forward bends and gravity stretches; squatting to tap floor or sofa; mountain pose 
• Sitting: legs extended, focusing on the ankles (rotating), feet and toes (flexing, extending)
• Kneeling: cat pose- moving spine up and down; child's pose; wrists (rotating, flexing, extending); individual finger stretches 
• Supine: knees up, lateral movement to floor, one or both together
• Standing shoulder movements: using a strap, arms are raised up, over the head and behind the back; arms are moving in a Figure 8 pattern 

Contact

Bob Crowther

bob@bobcrowther.com

774-272-5760

Bob will share his experiences teaching yoga to males and females of all ages.

Bob encourages all generations of yoga enthusiasts to examine Suza Francina's book: The New Yoga for Healthy Aging 

Read Suza Francina Book
Explore The Joy Of Movement

 Suza's message is inspiring: Yoga can be done safely at all ages.

#Yoga: Gentle Body Movements # Yoga: Suza Francina #Yoga For Boomers #Yoga For Males #Yoga For Females #Yoga With Bob Crowther

Yoga, Enhancing Flexibility Safely

Bob Crowther, a yoga enthusiast and instructor, shares some thoughts about flexibility and lists the titles of some stretching resources for you.

The hatha yoga i do is both rewarding and humbling - with informed instruction and regular practice, novices and more advanced students continue to learn how their bodies move. 

This knowledge is accompanied by appreciating the value of gaining greater flexibility through gentle stretching.

At 62, my yoga activities have demonstrated it is possible to become more limber with daily practice over time.

Bob In A Deep Warrior II Pose
Still Focused On Enhancing Flexibility

Limited muscle flexibility associated with tendon and connective tissue issues were not considered an insurmountable barrier for me when i began to participate in this physical activity.

It has been fun exploring the diversity of asanas and trying different positions while experiencing a sense of discovery every day. 

It took most of a year for the muscles and tendons in my neck, lower back and elsewhere to gradually and safely increase their range of motion.

Over several years, yoga has contributed to a significant decrease of the chronic pain that compromised my health.

The physical and psychological gains were welcomed and continue to be embraced.

Engaging in private on-on-one sessions focusing exclusively on assisted partner poses with one of my talented instructors has enhanced further the progress of my practice.

Previous movements that were not possible or challenging are now being done without discomfort

One notable example: the asana Upavsitha Konasana now can be achieved with applied pressure on my back - sitting, legs apart and moving the torso forward to contact my abdomen, chest, shoulders and chin on a mat.

Also contributing to maintaining functional muscles and connective tissue at their optimal levels is a monthly massage from my yoga instructor. 

Contact 

Bob Crowther

bob@bobcrowthercom

774-272-5760

Talk 
With Bob
About
His

Stretching Resources

The following stretching citations complement the anatomical references Bob consults to enhance his flexibility and overall yoga knowledge:

• Stretching Anatomy [Nelson and Kokkonen]
• The Anatomy of Stretching [Walker]
• Relax Into Stretch Instant Flexibility Through Mastering Muscle Tension [Tsatsouline]
• The Athlete's Guide To Yoga [Roundtree]
• Yoga Posture Adjustments and Assisting [Pappas]
• Stretching Scientifically A Guide To Flexibility Training [Kurz]

All stretching should be done slowly and without force - injuries are more likely to occur if ego dominates ones focus on their breathing.

Bob encourages his clients to hold postures within their abilities to experience the benefits of gently stretching. 

Read about Bob, his story and what yoga has done to improve his overall health.

 # Yoga And Flexibility #Yoga And Stretching #Yoga And Anatomy  #Yoga With Males #Yoga With Females #Yoga With Bob Crowther

Yoga And Injuries

Bob Crowther, a yoga student, instructor in his 60's, responds to critical comments about yoga in a book recently published and offers some thoughts, perspectives about yoga injuries based on his own experiences.

Bob in The Yoga Loft
Deep Leg, Back, Shoulder Stretch
Black Pads Protect His Knees From Injury

All physical activities have risks associated with them.

The 2012 publication, "THE SCIENCE OF YOGA, the Risks and the Rewards" written by William J. Broad, included chapter IV entitled "Risk Of Injury".

The author's presentation shed light on an aspect of yoga not widely known and generated discussion in the print and digital media about the increasing number of injuries attributed to yoga documented by the medical establishment. 

What Broad has described about yoga injuries does not reflect what my yoga community has experienced.

I acknowledge that yoga in its various forms is not immune from injuries.

In my opinion qualifications and additional clarifications are warranted when evaluating Broad's statements on this subject.  

The Yoga I Practice

My responses to inquiries from a diverse group of individuals about the safety of yoga often involves:

• a discussion about the type of yoga being done
• the instruction being provided, the environment  
• the psychology/abilities of the individual student; from a novice possibly attending their first class to a more advanced practitioner of many years 

The hatha yoga i practice is based on the Iyengar method. 

This physically active approach to yoga is sensitive to positioning - moving the body in a safe and gentle manner that may use various props: blankets, blocks, chairs, straps - and holding asanas for some durations with controlled breathing 

Partner assisted poses are also done deliberately and with care.

Aside from teaching open classes at a local gym facility, my talented instructor Ray Hoyt has established a private studio (note wall ladders, wall ropes available for use in the image below).

At both locations, his words and actions have made it clear that safety is a high priority during each, every session.

The Yoga Loft
 An Oasis For Our Yoga Community
Safely Doing Yoga With A Compassionate Instructor

Our quality of instruction has been excellent: we are frequently reminded to be compassionate to oneself and to recognize limitations as acceptable and unimportant. 

Instruction for every asana is accompanied by considering the student - caution is advised when engaging in all movements - with an open recognition that serious injury is possible. 

Everyone is told they are not in competition with others in class, not on display and no one is ever forced to do any posture beyond their comfort level.

All are encouraged to slowly enter a position and to come out of a pose if any discomfort is experienced.

Focusing on ones breathing is a common mantra.

As a consequence of this approach and suspension of ego, our yoga community has remained relatively fit and injury free.  

These attitudes have informed my yoga practice and the instruction of my own clients.

Contact

Bob Crowther

bob@bobcrowther.com

774-272-5760

Bob's years of yoga experiences have led to an understanding: recognizing the importance of listening to his body - being aware of limits and not exceeding capabilities - information Bob values and shares with others. 

Client assessments done by Bob are designed to reveal the health symptoms, past and present, that might be contributing to restricted mobility and pain.

No yoga, other physical activities are done before an evaluation occurs. 

Bob encourages clients to consult with their doctors to discuss their health status - this facilitates Bob's efforts to provide customized instruction, coaching to focus on their needs and expressed goals.

 #Yoga And Injuries #The Science Of Yoga #Yoga For Males #Yoga For Females #Yoga With Bob Crowther

Yoga Anatomy Resources

Bob Crowther, in his 60's, makes reference to his biological past and shares the titles of some yoga resource information (books, DVD's) that have informed his own yoga practice, instruction of others.

Bob
In
Revolved Triangle
Demonstrating
Balance, Flexibility, Controlled Breathing

My yoga practice has benefited from a having a biological background and becoming familiar with the language of this discipline.

Understanding biological structure and function were major components, tools of the biological research i was engaged in at independent, academic and hospital institutions over decades.

It was not surprising my yoga movements were informed by my knowledge of biology.  

Iyengar Tradition of Yoga

The yoga i was introduced to was based on the methods taught and promoted by B. K. S. Iyengar.

It was my young and talented yoga instructor, Ray Hoyt, who first introduced me to Master Iyengar's classic book, "Light on Yoga".

The diversity and extent of possible yoga body movements were well documented and appreciated by me. 

Iyengar's words and images continue to inform the yoga i practice and share with my clients.

Latin
I Am Still Learning

In the spirit of communicating information about the biological (anatomical) basis of yoga, the following citations are a selection from a larger number of printed and digital references i have found instructive: 

. Hatha Yoga Illustrated [Kirk, Boon, DiTuro]; Tony Sanchez, (Challenge 4) DVD; Barbara Benagh, Power Yoga for every body (Jason Gordon doing asanas) DVD

. Anatomy of Hatha Yoga [Coulter]; Yoga Anatomy [Kaminoff]; Yoga Body [Lasater]

. Ray Long's illustrated volumes including Key Muscles of Yoga / Key Poses of Yoga

. 3 D Anatomy for Yoga: The Essential Guide [Primal Pictures Ltd.]

. Let me know what you are reading or viewing to enhance your yoga experiences.

Contact

Bob Crowther

bob@bobcrowther.com

774-272-5760

Bob continues to enjoy reading about long held interests in anatomy and physiology.

Read about how Bob will assess you before any physical activity begins. 

Enjoy the opportunity for one-on-one  or small group customized instruction that will focus on your needs.

Bob will help you become more mobile, experience less pain.

 #Yoga Anatomy #Yoga Of BKS Iyengar #Yoga Books  #Yoga DVD's  #Yoga For Males #Yoga For Females #Yoga With Bob Crowther

Yoga To Reduce Pain

Bob Crowther does yoga in his 60's and instructs others. Bob knows from personal experience how pain can be debilitating and shares some thoughts below.

Overcoming Back Pain, Muscle Issues
Yoga Has Enhanced Bob's Back, Spine Mobility 

All of us have experienced pain. 

Varying degrees of minor back muscle strains, ligament sprains and joint discomfort to the more severe forms of arthritis, fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis, osteoporosis, Parkinson's disease and sciatica are a reality for many. 

Some may know a family member, friend or acquaintance having symptoms that resulted in a diagnosis of these named medical conditions. 

Traditional approaches for alleviating short term pain may include hot and cold treatments along with over the counter and prescription medications.

In contrast, chronic pain requires more complex interventions and, for many, presents significant new challenges in dealing with daily activities. 

Increasingly, alternative ways to treat pain are being evaluated by a special division of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).  

read about building a pain program at the NIH

Research is revealing evidence that various forms of yoga including Iyengar's approach can relieve pain of different origins and severity.

Let me know if participating in a form of yoga has moderated your pain.

Contact

Bob Crowther

bob@bobcrowter.com

774-272-5760

My introduction to hatha yoga provided an opportunity to evaluate this non-impact physical activity to deal with years of chronic back pain. 

Learning to slowly move my entire body in safe but unfamiliar ways in different asanas over several years has resulted in a notable reduction of pain related to severe spinal arthritis and other minor issues. 

Getting out of bed each morning is no longer an ordeal; my lower back has become more supple.

Significantly, i am not using any pain medications.

My daily yoga activities and a monthly massage from my yoga instructor have kept me mobile and fit.

Maintenance of my back has been further enhanced by sitting regularly on mats instead of non-ergonomic chairs.

I have encouraged my clients and others to seek professional medical input to evaluate their conditions when a painful symptom persists.

Future postings will comment on recent advances in pain research.

 #Yoga And Pain # Yoga For Arthritis- Back Pain - Fibromyalgia - Multiple Fibrosis -Osteoporosis - Parkinsons - Sciatica, Yoga With Males, Yoga With Females, Yoga With Bob Crowther

Yoga Possible With Diabetes

Bob Crowther maintains an active yoga practice in his 60's. Bob offers some brief historical comments about diabetes - a medical condition and diagnosis exhibited by one of his yoga clients. 

Yoga Contributes Too Bob's Health, Fitness
Informed Nutrition Choices Also Are Important
High Sugar Content of Processed Foods Can Lead To Diabetes

We know a lot about diabetes and continue to learn more through medical research. 

Technological and software innovations including the increasing accessibility to smartphone diagnostic apps as promoted by Dr. Eric Topol and others will continue to inform and serve the public.

Yet, despite decades of ongoing educational efforts, our society continues to see a rise in the incidence of this disease in its various forms.

For many healthcare professionals and advocates focused on educating the public (such as Dr. Oz), this escalating trend in diabetes among our youth and adult must be a sobering statistic.

Diabetes, Past History 

Memories of what a diagnosis of diabetes meant to patients during the first two decades of the twentieth century have been lost as our population ages.

Those still alive may recall the fate faced by diabetics in the absence of knowledge about the biological basis of this disease: treatment often equated to a 'starvation diet': high on fats, low on carbohydrates.

A historical account about diabetes before and after the discovery of insulin by Banting and Best in 1921 is presented by Thea Cooper and Arthur Ainsberg in their book, Breakthrough: Elizabeth Hughes, the Discovery of Insulin, and the Making of a Medical Miracle.

Diabetes, Current History

From the pioneering days of Dr. Elliott P. Joslin and his contemporaries to the present, the now Boston based Joslin Diabetes Center (JDC) continues to serve the public with distinction.

The JDC innovative Why WAIT program with a focus on behavioral, nutrition  and physical activities helps patients to make better choices and to actively manage their diabetes.

Individuals now diagnosed with diabetes can safely exercise.

Having instructed a diabetic, i have directly witnessed the positive outcome from their participation in the Why WAIT sessions.

Along with my introduction to basic yoga movements and walking activities, the overall fitness of my client has been significantly improved and has been inspiring. 

Contact

Bob Crowther

bob@bobcrowther.com

774-272-5760

Talk with Bob learn more about his services: providing client assessments, customized yoga instruction and coaching. 

Bob will comment on some biological and nutritional issues related to diabetes and obesity  in future postings. 

#Yoga And Diabetes # Yoga And Joslin Diabetes Center # Yoga And Joslin Why Wait Program # Yoga For Males, Yoga For Females # Yoga With Bob Crowther   

Yoga, Listening To Your Body

Bob Crowther, in his 60's, notes how his body responded to a whole body and non-impact form of yoga - relieving many different health symptoms frequently experienced by males and females at all ages.

Yoga has enriched my life and is reflected in my biological rather than chronological age - i am able to move my body as demonstrated in the image below, in ways not normally associated with a male in their sixth decade. 

Bob
in
 'Bird of Paradise'
Posture Reflects Whole Body
Strength,  Balance, Flexibility

The positive outcomes from daily yoga practice and attending classes approaching three years continue to inform and motivate me: i learned how to listen to my body - responding to sensory information from diverse, full body movements in various positions - to avoid injury or pain. 

Bob became stronger with enhanced balance and flexibility abilities along with an ability to better control his breathing, to calm his mind.

Find out how Bob can help you help yourself. 

Contact

Bob Crowther

bob@bobcrowther.com

774-272-5760

Many of Bob's yoga clients experience the following health symptoms and associated pain that compromises their mobility: 

*stiff muscles   *knee pains   *back aches   *difficulty twisting the torso or neck   *trouble getting to the floor and up again   *increasing loss of balance   *weight issues   *arthritis

Bob encourages the men and women he instructs to listen to their bodies and to take the first steps to acknowledge that the above symptoms and medical conditions (including a heart attack, diabetes, high blood pressure) reflect on your biology and fitness level - warning signs that provide opportunities to change attitudes and behaviors.  

Put yourself first. Focus on positive actions that will reduce discomfort to make you feel better. 

Read about the customized instruction,coaching Bob offers prospective clients and Bob's story.

Independent of age, gender and body type, most individuals doing yoga regularly can become more mobile over time and reduce their pain without relying on frequent use of prescription medications.

Iyengar in 90's continues his daily yoga practice

Bob will share his experiences and introduce you to the gentle form of hatha yoga established, taught and promoted by the Indian, B. K. S. Iyengar, author of Light on Yoga. 

Iyengar's approach recognizes individual differences and capabilities with an emphasis on using props to facilitate positioning and moving the body in a safe, gentle  manner.   

Ongoing Yoga Research

The science behind the claimed benefits of yoga that Bob and others have articulated are currently being evaluated by the National Institutes of Health located in Bethesda, Maryland, USA. 

Federal research grants have been awarded to investigators in several medical disciplines.

Studies include probing questions about anatomical, physiological and psychological attributes of yoga, including the Iyengar method.  

#Yoga With Bob Crowther #Yoga, B.K.S. Iyengar  #Yoga For Males #Yoga For Females #Yoga And Health Symptoms #Yoga And Pain, Yoga Research