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Most of us are familiar with the asanas, breathing techniques and meditation that we practice in class, but did you know that yoga has therapeutic applications? Western science is now discovering the health benefits of yoga through extensive scientific research and study. Used in conjunction with traditional medicine or on its own merit, yoga has been proven to help alleviate and improve symptoms from a wide variety of health concerns and disease. From back pain to insomnia, there are yoga techniques and tools that can help improve your well-being and quality of life. Yoga therapy is best practice with a specially trained yoga teacher trained during a private sessions. Ellen Patrick, E-RYT has completed extensive training in the Viniyoga methodology which subscribes to adapting yoga to the needs of each individual student. Viniyoga's therapeutic applications have been refined to apply to a wide-variety of health issues. A recent study funded by the National Institute of Health approved Viniyoga to help patients with back pain. To arrange for a private session, call the studio at 914-381-YOGA (9642). Following is a listing of health conditions for which yoga has been proven to help.
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