Yoga Flashcards
Pranayama
Breathing exercises
Pt working on clearing secretions
Pay that has surgery to thoraco-abdominal area
Pts with chest tubes
Asana
Poses
Dhyana
Meditation
Indications for Yoga
Neurological - coordination, increased tone, balance, body awareness
MSK - strength, mm length
Cognitive - executive functioning
Cardio-pulm - Chest wall mobility, breath control, lung capacity, BP
Integumentary - scar mobility, myofascial restrictions
Behavioral - activity and attn
Absolute C/I Yoga
Inversions - VP shunt
Shoulder or neck WB with Downs Syndrome (Transverse ligament very lax)
Relative C/I Yoga
Post-surgical
History of falls
EBP Yoga for the Child
Decreased maladaptive behavior Improved attn Improved pulm fx Decreased pain Improved quality of life
Basics of Instructing Yoga to Children
Tone of voice to incite movement
Age-appropriate imagery
Limited demonstration - in profile, majority of time spent hands-on
Infant Yoga
Imposing movements on the child
Engage child - eye contact, chanting
Excellent parent/child bonding
Poses to try with Infants
Butterfly Spinal twist Baby cobra Shoulder stand Child's pose Happy baby
Preschoolers and Yoga
Imagination and story telling Partnering Imitation Directions - big challenge for 4-5 years General movement
Poses to try with Preschoolers
Bridge Triangle Bow Modified crow Airplane Boat
School-aged Yoga
Avoid competition - building self-esteem very important
Higher level balance
Technique
May feel silly doing breathing exercises or chanting at this age
Guided “meditation”
Poses to try with school-aged kids
Hand stand Full wheel Tree Half moon Boat Dancers pose
Adolescents and Yoga
Treat as adults at this point
Sequences
Flow
Combined focus - strength, flexibility, balance
Peer feedback, cuing, and guarding
Stress relief
Poses to try with Adolescents
Full lotus Warrior sequence King pigeon Side plank Chair Eagle
Sun Salutation
Intro to Yoga
Assessment
Yoga Therapist Certifications
International Association of Yoga Therapists
Specially accredits those that want to use yoga for therapeutic reasons
Basics of Instructing Adults in Yoga
Avoid filler words and lengthy explanations
Demonstrate in profile
Focus on verbal and tactile cues as opposed to demonstration
Yoga Empowers Seniors Study
YESS
Biomechanics of each pose
Two “series” of poses
Adult mods
Blocks
Chair
EBP for Adult Yoga
Improved executive functioning…
Decrease rxn time
Higher accuracy
Increased working mem capacity
Postural control…
Improved gait speed, TUG
Decreased fear of falling
SLS, standing balance, sit-to-stand
Pulm…
Improved capacity
Larger improvements than with inspiratory mm training
QOL…
Sleep quality improves with yoga intervention
Poses to try with Older Adults
Warrior sequence Chair twist Triangle Bridge Wall plank Half moor
Kirtan
Chanting
A nice way to raise child’s level of interest
Might also help to relax a child and get them centered
