This session introduces exercise and medical professionals to the therapeutic application of yoga for individuals living with Parkinson’s Disease. Rooted in emerging evidence and integrative care models, the presentation explores how yoga therapy can support neurorehabilitation through mindful movement, targeted breathwork, and posture-focused balance training.
Participants will learn how yoga-based strategies can improve motor control, gait, coordination, and emotional resilience, while addressing rigidity and tremor across disease stages. Adaptive approaches emphasize safety, neuroplasticity, and client-centered care, offering tools for integration into rehabilitation, fitness, or wellness settings.
Key Takeaways:
- Identify key motor and non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease and understand how yoga therapy can address them through neuroplastic movement and breath-based strategies.
- Demonstrate knowledge of adaptive yoga techniques that safely support mobility, balance, and postural alignment for individuals across various stages of Parkinson’s.
- Apply evidence-informed practices, including breathwork and mindful movement, to enhance motor coordination, reduce rigidity, and foster emotional regulation.
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 PDF - Yoga for Parkinsons.pdf | 1.9 MB |
10:00am Central
(8:00am Pacific / 11:00am Eastern)
On Oct 26th, 2025
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Kristy Manuel, MA
Kristy Manuel is a certified yoga therapist through the International Association of Yoga Therapists (C-IAYT). She teaches both group yoga classes and Individual therapeutically oriented yoga sessions guiding people toward balance both on and off the mat. Her background and experience in both exercise science and traditional yoga enables her to design safe and effective yoga programming for all levels of clients.
