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MANAGING CHRONICPAIN AND JOINT
STABILIZATION WITHEHLERS-DANLOS
SYNDROMESHYPERMOBILITYSYNDROMES
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2015 | MindBodySoul The Hypermobile Yogi - Yoga
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MANAGING CHRONICPAIN AND JOINT
STABILIZATION WITH
SHOP
RECENTPOSTS
EDSMind-BodyWellnessSeminars ndashRegister NowNov 22016
MigrainesEhlers-Danlossyndrome(EDS)MastCellActivationSyndrome(MCAS) BirthControlPillsandLightSensitiv
EHLERS-DANLOSSYNDROMESHYPERMOBILITY
SYNDROMES
ldquoYoga is dangerous for EDSrdquo
ldquoI was told not to do yogardquo
ldquoYoga will make you end up in a wheelchairrdquo
Irsquom sure that yoursquove heard all these phrases before
and many people feel that all three are absolute
truths While we all are entitled to our opinions the
fact is there is no black and white factual statement
that has come out about doing yoga when you
have Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Usually our ideas
stem from personal beliefs from what we have been
told by someone we trust or from our experiences
with yoga We are all different and what works for
someone else may not work for you and vice versa
This applies to the practice of yoga
There are countless people with
hypermobilityEhlers-Danlos syndrome who have
been practicing yoga for years and have done well
There are also those who tried it and were not strong
and self-aware enough to know how to protect their
hypermobile joints when practicing yoga In their
defense extreme hypermobility used to be glorified
not just in yoga but dance gymnastics and other
sports where being able to contort your body in
extreme ways was viewed as a value and helped give
you that edge over others who could not do the same
Sensitivity Oct 272016
EDSFitTip ndashStanding legexercises forHypermobility andDysautonomiaorPOTSOct 232016
SUBSCRIBE
VIDEOS
Stay inTouch
Join our mailing
list to receive
the latest news
and updates
from our team
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SUBSCRIBE
You take that same person who is not aware of how to
protect their hypermobile joints when practicing yoga
and pair that with an instructor who may not be aware
of the damage that can be done long-term to the body
when pushed to those extreme positions and you can
see why many EDSers were told not to do yoga
When you learn more about the philosophy of yoga
and the various types of yoga it becomes apparent
how much more there is to the practice of yoga Many
perceive yoga as a form of exercise where you need to
push poses to the extreme ndash itrsquos quite the opposite My
feelings on the topic of yoga and EDS probably come
as no surprise to anyone who reads what I post or sees
my Instagram yoga challenge pictures However I
have not always liked yoga nor thought it was
beneficial to me I felt that yoga was quite annoying
but I never questioned if it was good or not or not for
me once I diagnosed with EDS almost 11 years ago
Then again I was also told to not workout at all and
didnrsquot listen So itrsquos likely anything I was told about
yoga would have gone in one ear and out the other as
well All I knew was that movement felt good and not
moving caused more pain The exercise was and still is
my biggest coping mechanism for Chronic Fatigue
Syndrome (CFS) as well
Finally being able to hold crow pose ndash Winter 20142015
My opinion about yoga changed when I bought
a Bryan Kestrsquos power yoga tape (a VHS tape to be
exact) when I was in college I purchased this video
because Irsquove always done intense workouts and
wanted something like yoga to help balance out my
workouts I also wanted to do something when I didnrsquot
VIDEOS
EDSFitTip ndashStanding legexercises forHypermobilityandDysautonomia orPOTS
Featured Video
Colloidal SilverHealer ndash HowMuch Can ItReally Help
MOVEMOREMOVEBETTERMOVINGNATURALLYWITHHYPERMOBILITY
PHYSICAL THERAPYAND MANUALRELEASE OF THEMASSETER MUSCLEIN INDIVIDUALSWITHHYPERMOBILITYSYNDROMEEHLERS-DANLOSSYNDROME (EDS)
I
I
feel like working out I liked the idea of yoga but a
traditional class was way too slow and tedious for me
I wanted more intensity and the pace to move slightly
fast which is how I learned that there are different
types of yoga practice From what I read vinyasa flow
yoga and ashtanga yoga seemed to be more up my
alley Bryan Kestrsquos power yoga tape was the perfect
blend of ashtanga and vinyasa flow yoga practices and
it soon became a regular in my workout routine I even
worked out to Bryanrsquos video the morning of my
wedding Because Irsquove always followed the Just 5
Minutes rule and have done it for years that still
applied on my wedding day Plus I needed a way to
calm my butt down
Irsquove included highlights from two articles that
specifically address yoga and Ehlers-Danlos
Syndrome One article is from a yoga teacher who also
has EDS and her thoughts on how to teach yoga to
people with hypermobility A yoga article for those
with EDS written by someone who has EDS and
teaches yoga ndash perfect
TEACHING YOGA TO PEOPLEWITH HYPERMOBILITY ndash JESS
GLENNY
ldquoIs there such a thing as ldquotoo flexiblerdquo
ldquoThese suggestions for working with yoga students
with Hypermobility Syndrome Ehlers Danlos (HMS
EDS) are written in response to the many requests for
help and advice I receive from teachers of
hypermobile students They are neither exhaustive
nor gospel They are personal experience rather than
expertise I have been practicing yoga with Ehlers
Danlos (Hypermobility Type) for 32 years and have
The masseter muscles mdashresponsible forldquomasticationrdquo orchewing Our massetermuscles are also part ofa bigger more complexmuscular network thatlinks to many othermuscles in our bodiesMasseter muscles helpkeep the head on thespine the joints of thehead and neck in placeand stay incommunication withother [hellip]
SHARE THIS
FASCIA =CONNECTIVETISSUE = THE GLUETHAT HOLDS OURBODIES TOGETHER= EVERYWHERE INOUR BODIES
Someone in the EDSHacks FB group postedan excellent article theother day The woman
experienced many different attitudes and
approaches from teachers In the last decade I have
also been fortunate enough to teach many students
with hypermobility
While teachers with a normal mobility range are
sometimes understandably anxious about how to
work with hypermobile students in a beneficial way
most of the principles for teaching hypermobile
people are also good practice for working with all
students so hypermobile people are easy to integrate
into a general yoga class Individual techniques for
individual postures are outside the scope of this
writing but pretty much any principle for alignment
and physical integrity you have learned is potentially
a great tool for hypermobile students Feel free to use
itldquo
To read the rest of Jessrsquo article go to Teaching Yoga to
People with Hypermobility ~ Jess Glenny
Pike handstand for IG yoga challenge ndash over a year of PT for
my neck and back as well as slowly building my wrist
strength to get to this point
The second article was first published in Self Magazine
online and has been featured several other places In
this article one woman discusses her battle with EDS
and how she copes with chronic pain through yoga
Christine who is featured in the article is a someone
who I met via the Facebook page Yoga for Ehlers-
Danlos Syndrome Fibromyalgia amp Hypermobility She
also submitted a story for Our Stories of Strength ndash
Living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome An excerpt of her
who posted the articlecommented that readingarticles like the onebelow help her betterunderstand what isgoing on with her bodythus helping her findappropriate ways tohelp alleviate hersymptoms And wecouldnrsquot agree more [hellip]
SHARE THIS
SPONSOREDADS
story is below
THE HEALING POWER OF YOGAHOW PRACTICING HELPED ME
COPE WITH PAIN
ldquoMany of us have dealt with a painful injury or illness at
some point in our livesmdashsome more serious than others
But for Christine Spencer a 30-year-old from
Collingswood NJ dealing with severe pain is an ever-
present fact of life
Spencer was diagnosed at 13 with Ehlers-Danlos
Syndrome (EDS) a debilitating connective tissue disorder
related to fibromyalgia It causes hypermobility muscle
tension constant pain and in some cases death
When her symptoms worsened and caused her to
withdraw from college doctors wrote her a prescription
for a cocktail of medications including painkillers
ldquoThis was the only way western medicine knows how
to deal with diseaserdquo Spencer says
ldquoI did some physical therapy but no one gave me a
long-term plan to help me healrdquo
For months she was completely bedridden and unable to
carry on with any semblance of a normal liferdquo
To read the rest of Christinersquos article go to Yoga for
chronic pain with EDS Christinersquos blog The Gluten
Free Yogi is also linked to my website When she
posts her new posts are also updated on my site
Finally it is nearly impossible to cover all that goes
into the practice of yoga with Ehlers-Danlos
NEVER BETAGAINSTOCCAMMAST CELLRESEARCH
86 REVIEWS
ldquoItrsquos Really Not All InYour Head Afterstruggling with healthissues for most of my
Syndrome in one post However I will continue to
write about yoga for EDS share resources and my
journey with yoga When done correctly yoga can be
an amazing way to learn how not to hyperextend and
gain strength and stability Yoga is also incredible for
learning how to incorporate movement and
mindfulness as a way to manage chronic pain
The most important point to remember is to do what
you feel is best for your body You are the best
advocate for your health Never begin an exercise
program or start a new activity without speaking to
your healthcare provider first
Additional yoga and EDS links are listed below
One of my favorite posesstretches for leg pain
Yoga and EDS links and resources
ndash The Gluten Free Yogirsquos collection of yoga for
beginners videos and links
ndash Dr 911 Well on Twitter
ndash 14 types of yoga explained
ndash Jenni Rawlings article on hypermobility vs flexibility
ndash JENNI RAWLINGS YOGA amp MOVEMENT website
ndash Jess Glennyrsquos Moving Prayer Practice Blog
ndash Katy Bowmanrsquos post on Hypermobility
ndash Tips for managing Hypermobility Ehlers-Danlos
issues for most of mylife it was reading DrAfrinrsquos work that finallybrought all the piecestogether How I wishthis knowledge wasavailable 25 years ago asit would have preventedcountless years ofsuffering ldquostrangerdquo andldquounusualrdquo symptoms forwhich [hellip]
MAST CELLRESEARCHCONTEST ANDWELLAPALOOZA2016 SPONSORRAFFLE PRIZEWINNERS
Recently Mast CellResearch held a contestto see who could guesshow many total copiesof Dr Lawrence Afrinrsquosbook lsquoNever Bet AgainstOccam Mast CellActivation Disease andthe Modern Epidemicsof Chronic Illness andMedical Complexityrsquohave been sold tocelebrate the six monthanniversary since it waspublished Prize winnerswere [hellip]
INTEGRATIVEWELLNESSRETREATSWELLAPALO
Syndrome
ndash The relationship between chronic pain and inactivity
ndash Moving Naturally with Hypermobility seminar
summary and presentations
ndash Answers to questions about exercise and EDS (3
post series)
ndash PT and exercise resources and links for those with
EDS
ndash Pilates with Hypermobility
ndash Living with Hypermobility Syndrome
ndash Bryan Kestrsquos Power Yoga Video ndash Sweat
ndash Rodney Yeersquos Yoga for meditation
ndash Do Yoga Now
ndash Do Yoga with me
ndash Yoga for treating exhaustion and adrenal
dysfunction
ndash Yoga Gypsey Blogspot
ndash EDS Wellness ndash Wellness counseling seminars
resources and more
ndash Ehlers-Danlos National Foundation
ndash Hypermobility Syndromes Association
WELLAPALOOZA
EDS WELLNESSINTEGRATIVEWELLNESSCONFERENCES ANDRETREATS
ndash EDS Awareness ndash 2 free webinars per month
ndash Our Stories of Strength ndash Living with Ehlers-Danlos
Syndrome ndash anthology of over 50 stories from those
living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and how have
found ways to persevere
ndash Living Life to the Fullest with Ehlers-Danlos
Syndrome ndash Book
ndash Move your DNA ndash Book
Disclaimer Yoga may work for some and not for others
This post is for your information only and should not be
substituted for proper medical care or viewed as a
directive for those who have hypermobility syndromes
such as Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome To read the full
disclaimer go here
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MANAGING CHRONICPAIN AND JOINT
STABILIZATION WITH
SHOP
RECENTPOSTS
EDSMind-BodyWellnessSeminars ndashRegister NowNov 22016
MigrainesEhlers-Danlossyndrome(EDS)MastCellActivationSyndrome(MCAS) BirthControlPillsandLightSensitiv
EHLERS-DANLOSSYNDROMESHYPERMOBILITY
SYNDROMES
ldquoYoga is dangerous for EDSrdquo
ldquoI was told not to do yogardquo
ldquoYoga will make you end up in a wheelchairrdquo
Irsquom sure that yoursquove heard all these phrases before
and many people feel that all three are absolute
truths While we all are entitled to our opinions the
fact is there is no black and white factual statement
that has come out about doing yoga when you
have Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Usually our ideas
stem from personal beliefs from what we have been
told by someone we trust or from our experiences
with yoga We are all different and what works for
someone else may not work for you and vice versa
This applies to the practice of yoga
There are countless people with
hypermobilityEhlers-Danlos syndrome who have
been practicing yoga for years and have done well
There are also those who tried it and were not strong
and self-aware enough to know how to protect their
hypermobile joints when practicing yoga In their
defense extreme hypermobility used to be glorified
not just in yoga but dance gymnastics and other
sports where being able to contort your body in
extreme ways was viewed as a value and helped give
you that edge over others who could not do the same
Sensitivity Oct 272016
EDSFitTip ndashStanding legexercises forHypermobility andDysautonomiaorPOTSOct 232016
SUBSCRIBE
VIDEOS
Stay inTouch
Join our mailing
list to receive
the latest news
and updates
from our team
NAME
SUBSCRIBE
You take that same person who is not aware of how to
protect their hypermobile joints when practicing yoga
and pair that with an instructor who may not be aware
of the damage that can be done long-term to the body
when pushed to those extreme positions and you can
see why many EDSers were told not to do yoga
When you learn more about the philosophy of yoga
and the various types of yoga it becomes apparent
how much more there is to the practice of yoga Many
perceive yoga as a form of exercise where you need to
push poses to the extreme ndash itrsquos quite the opposite My
feelings on the topic of yoga and EDS probably come
as no surprise to anyone who reads what I post or sees
my Instagram yoga challenge pictures However I
have not always liked yoga nor thought it was
beneficial to me I felt that yoga was quite annoying
but I never questioned if it was good or not or not for
me once I diagnosed with EDS almost 11 years ago
Then again I was also told to not workout at all and
didnrsquot listen So itrsquos likely anything I was told about
yoga would have gone in one ear and out the other as
well All I knew was that movement felt good and not
moving caused more pain The exercise was and still is
my biggest coping mechanism for Chronic Fatigue
Syndrome (CFS) as well
Finally being able to hold crow pose ndash Winter 20142015
My opinion about yoga changed when I bought
a Bryan Kestrsquos power yoga tape (a VHS tape to be
exact) when I was in college I purchased this video
because Irsquove always done intense workouts and
wanted something like yoga to help balance out my
workouts I also wanted to do something when I didnrsquot
VIDEOS
EDSFitTip ndashStanding legexercises forHypermobilityandDysautonomia orPOTS
Featured Video
Colloidal SilverHealer ndash HowMuch Can ItReally Help
MOVEMOREMOVEBETTERMOVINGNATURALLYWITHHYPERMOBILITY
PHYSICAL THERAPYAND MANUALRELEASE OF THEMASSETER MUSCLEIN INDIVIDUALSWITHHYPERMOBILITYSYNDROMEEHLERS-DANLOSSYNDROME (EDS)
I
I
feel like working out I liked the idea of yoga but a
traditional class was way too slow and tedious for me
I wanted more intensity and the pace to move slightly
fast which is how I learned that there are different
types of yoga practice From what I read vinyasa flow
yoga and ashtanga yoga seemed to be more up my
alley Bryan Kestrsquos power yoga tape was the perfect
blend of ashtanga and vinyasa flow yoga practices and
it soon became a regular in my workout routine I even
worked out to Bryanrsquos video the morning of my
wedding Because Irsquove always followed the Just 5
Minutes rule and have done it for years that still
applied on my wedding day Plus I needed a way to
calm my butt down
Irsquove included highlights from two articles that
specifically address yoga and Ehlers-Danlos
Syndrome One article is from a yoga teacher who also
has EDS and her thoughts on how to teach yoga to
people with hypermobility A yoga article for those
with EDS written by someone who has EDS and
teaches yoga ndash perfect
TEACHING YOGA TO PEOPLEWITH HYPERMOBILITY ndash JESS
GLENNY
ldquoIs there such a thing as ldquotoo flexiblerdquo
ldquoThese suggestions for working with yoga students
with Hypermobility Syndrome Ehlers Danlos (HMS
EDS) are written in response to the many requests for
help and advice I receive from teachers of
hypermobile students They are neither exhaustive
nor gospel They are personal experience rather than
expertise I have been practicing yoga with Ehlers
Danlos (Hypermobility Type) for 32 years and have
The masseter muscles mdashresponsible forldquomasticationrdquo orchewing Our massetermuscles are also part ofa bigger more complexmuscular network thatlinks to many othermuscles in our bodiesMasseter muscles helpkeep the head on thespine the joints of thehead and neck in placeand stay incommunication withother [hellip]
SHARE THIS
FASCIA =CONNECTIVETISSUE = THE GLUETHAT HOLDS OURBODIES TOGETHER= EVERYWHERE INOUR BODIES
Someone in the EDSHacks FB group postedan excellent article theother day The woman
experienced many different attitudes and
approaches from teachers In the last decade I have
also been fortunate enough to teach many students
with hypermobility
While teachers with a normal mobility range are
sometimes understandably anxious about how to
work with hypermobile students in a beneficial way
most of the principles for teaching hypermobile
people are also good practice for working with all
students so hypermobile people are easy to integrate
into a general yoga class Individual techniques for
individual postures are outside the scope of this
writing but pretty much any principle for alignment
and physical integrity you have learned is potentially
a great tool for hypermobile students Feel free to use
itldquo
To read the rest of Jessrsquo article go to Teaching Yoga to
People with Hypermobility ~ Jess Glenny
Pike handstand for IG yoga challenge ndash over a year of PT for
my neck and back as well as slowly building my wrist
strength to get to this point
The second article was first published in Self Magazine
online and has been featured several other places In
this article one woman discusses her battle with EDS
and how she copes with chronic pain through yoga
Christine who is featured in the article is a someone
who I met via the Facebook page Yoga for Ehlers-
Danlos Syndrome Fibromyalgia amp Hypermobility She
also submitted a story for Our Stories of Strength ndash
Living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome An excerpt of her
who posted the articlecommented that readingarticles like the onebelow help her betterunderstand what isgoing on with her bodythus helping her findappropriate ways tohelp alleviate hersymptoms And wecouldnrsquot agree more [hellip]
SHARE THIS
SPONSOREDADS
story is below
THE HEALING POWER OF YOGAHOW PRACTICING HELPED ME
COPE WITH PAIN
ldquoMany of us have dealt with a painful injury or illness at
some point in our livesmdashsome more serious than others
But for Christine Spencer a 30-year-old from
Collingswood NJ dealing with severe pain is an ever-
present fact of life
Spencer was diagnosed at 13 with Ehlers-Danlos
Syndrome (EDS) a debilitating connective tissue disorder
related to fibromyalgia It causes hypermobility muscle
tension constant pain and in some cases death
When her symptoms worsened and caused her to
withdraw from college doctors wrote her a prescription
for a cocktail of medications including painkillers
ldquoThis was the only way western medicine knows how
to deal with diseaserdquo Spencer says
ldquoI did some physical therapy but no one gave me a
long-term plan to help me healrdquo
For months she was completely bedridden and unable to
carry on with any semblance of a normal liferdquo
To read the rest of Christinersquos article go to Yoga for
chronic pain with EDS Christinersquos blog The Gluten
Free Yogi is also linked to my website When she
posts her new posts are also updated on my site
Finally it is nearly impossible to cover all that goes
into the practice of yoga with Ehlers-Danlos
NEVER BETAGAINSTOCCAMMAST CELLRESEARCH
86 REVIEWS
ldquoItrsquos Really Not All InYour Head Afterstruggling with healthissues for most of my
Syndrome in one post However I will continue to
write about yoga for EDS share resources and my
journey with yoga When done correctly yoga can be
an amazing way to learn how not to hyperextend and
gain strength and stability Yoga is also incredible for
learning how to incorporate movement and
mindfulness as a way to manage chronic pain
The most important point to remember is to do what
you feel is best for your body You are the best
advocate for your health Never begin an exercise
program or start a new activity without speaking to
your healthcare provider first
Additional yoga and EDS links are listed below
One of my favorite posesstretches for leg pain
Yoga and EDS links and resources
ndash The Gluten Free Yogirsquos collection of yoga for
beginners videos and links
ndash Dr 911 Well on Twitter
ndash 14 types of yoga explained
ndash Jenni Rawlings article on hypermobility vs flexibility
ndash JENNI RAWLINGS YOGA amp MOVEMENT website
ndash Jess Glennyrsquos Moving Prayer Practice Blog
ndash Katy Bowmanrsquos post on Hypermobility
ndash Tips for managing Hypermobility Ehlers-Danlos
issues for most of mylife it was reading DrAfrinrsquos work that finallybrought all the piecestogether How I wishthis knowledge wasavailable 25 years ago asit would have preventedcountless years ofsuffering ldquostrangerdquo andldquounusualrdquo symptoms forwhich [hellip]
MAST CELLRESEARCHCONTEST ANDWELLAPALOOZA2016 SPONSORRAFFLE PRIZEWINNERS
Recently Mast CellResearch held a contestto see who could guesshow many total copiesof Dr Lawrence Afrinrsquosbook lsquoNever Bet AgainstOccam Mast CellActivation Disease andthe Modern Epidemicsof Chronic Illness andMedical Complexityrsquohave been sold tocelebrate the six monthanniversary since it waspublished Prize winnerswere [hellip]
INTEGRATIVEWELLNESSRETREATSWELLAPALO
Syndrome
ndash The relationship between chronic pain and inactivity
ndash Moving Naturally with Hypermobility seminar
summary and presentations
ndash Answers to questions about exercise and EDS (3
post series)
ndash PT and exercise resources and links for those with
EDS
ndash Pilates with Hypermobility
ndash Living with Hypermobility Syndrome
ndash Bryan Kestrsquos Power Yoga Video ndash Sweat
ndash Rodney Yeersquos Yoga for meditation
ndash Do Yoga Now
ndash Do Yoga with me
ndash Yoga for treating exhaustion and adrenal
dysfunction
ndash Yoga Gypsey Blogspot
ndash EDS Wellness ndash Wellness counseling seminars
resources and more
ndash Ehlers-Danlos National Foundation
ndash Hypermobility Syndromes Association
WELLAPALOOZA
EDS WELLNESSINTEGRATIVEWELLNESSCONFERENCES ANDRETREATS
ndash EDS Awareness ndash 2 free webinars per month
ndash Our Stories of Strength ndash Living with Ehlers-Danlos
Syndrome ndash anthology of over 50 stories from those
living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and how have
found ways to persevere
ndash Living Life to the Fullest with Ehlers-Danlos
Syndrome ndash Book
ndash Move your DNA ndash Book
Disclaimer Yoga may work for some and not for others
This post is for your information only and should not be
substituted for proper medical care or viewed as a
directive for those who have hypermobility syndromes
such as Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome To read the full
disclaimer go here
SHARE THIS
Email Print Facebook 27 LinkedIn
Reddit Twitter Pinterest 222
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EDSFitTip -The
MovingNaturally with
Lets talkabout sex
importance ofkeeping amicro-bend inyour elbowsand kneeswith JointHypermobilitySyndrome(JHS)Ehlers-DanlosSyndrome(EDS)
In EDSFitTips
Hypermobilityseminar
In Events
baby lets talkabout you andme - Howyou can beallergic tosemen andhow it relatesto Mast CellActivationSyndrome(MCAS) andEhlers-DanlosSyndrome(EDS)
In Comorbid
EDS Conditions
EDSFitTip -Theimportance ofkeeping amicro-bend inyour elbowsand kneeswith JointHypermobilitySyndrome(JHS)Ehlers-DanlosSyndrome(EDS)
In EDSFitTips
MovingNaturally withHypermobilityseminar
In Events
Lets talkabout sexbaby lets talkabout you andme - Howyou can beallergic tosemen andhow it relatesto Mast CellActivationSyndrome(MCAS) andEhlers-DanlosSyndrome(EDS)
In Comorbid
EDS Conditions
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
StrengthFlexibilityHealthEDS
Speaker bull Author bull Health Educator bull
Medical Writer amp Blogger bull Ehlers-
Danlos Advocate bull Movement bull
Mindfulness bull Nutrition
StrengthFlexibilityHealthEDS -
Online Magazine for those who strive
for Strength Flexibility and Health
while living with Ehlers-Danlos
Syndrome Owner of EDS Wellness LLC
Wellapalooza LLC Mediterina Medical
Solutions LLC and SistersMedia LLC
Consulting and Education Services bull
Seminars bull Conferences bull Webinars bull
Podcasts bull Webinars bull Digital and Print
Media and Publishing Services bull
Independent Medical Sales Co-creator
(
amp
PREVIOUS3 NEXT 4
and coordinator for - Wellapalooza -
The coolest Integrative Health amp
Wellness Conferences (amp Retreats)
ever - Moving Naturally with
Hypermobility - Seminars focusing on
natural movement and proper physical
therapy strategies for those living with
hypermobility syndromes including
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) Move
More Move Better - Our Stories of
Strength - anthology series sharing
stories of hope strength and
perseverance from those living with
chronic often invisible illnesses - Just 5
Minutes - Motivation for life and
mission to heal restore and empower
the human spirit - one yoga mat at a
time Just 5 Minutes at a time - Live
Every Day Better - Live simply Show
gratitude Learning from the good that
surrounds all of us Belief in kindness
love and compassion - Invisible Strength
- Because we are Stronger 2 Gether -
EDS Ride For A Cause - Charity events
on outdoor or indoor bikes benefitting
organizations that focus on awareness
research and education for all types of
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) and its
comorbid conditions including the
promotion of wellness and mindbody
strategies for living well while living
with a chronic medical condition
RELATED POSTS
(
RELATED POSTS
TheHypermobileYogi ndashPracticingYoga withJointHypermobility Syndrome
January 15 2016
DiagnosingMast CellActivationSyndrome(MCAS) ndashThe decisionI will alwaysregret andlife postOctober 2014flu shot(post 4 of 4in series)
September 152015
Exercise isMedicine
February 252015
When livingwith EDSYou have toThinkPositiveBelieve ampJust KeepMoving
February 112015
CATEGORIES
EDSFitTips
Am Reading
Cannabis
Careers amp Business
CharityFundraising
Chronic Illness Bloggers
Comorbid EDS Conditions
Contests
EDS Athletes
EDS Resources
EDS Wellness
Education
Essential Oils
Events
Featured Video
FitnessNatural Movement
HealthMedical
Healthcare
Hypermobility Syndromes
Invisible Strength ndash Stronger 2 Gether
Just 5 Minutes
Life Hacks
Living with EDS
MindBodySoul
Move your DNA
Nutrition
Personal Growth
Product Trials
Raising Healthy amp Active EDS Kids
Research
Restorative ExercisePhysical Therapy
Sponsored Posts
Submissions
The EDS Spiral
The Hypermobile Yogi ndash Yoga for Hypermobiilty SyndromesEDS
Travel
Videos
Wellapalooza
Wellness
Womens Health
SUBSCRIBE
HELPFUL LINKS
Comorbid Conditions to EDS
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and EDS
- Mast Cell Activation Disorders (MCAD) and EDS
- Endocrine Disorders and EDS
- Chronic Pelvic Pain and EDS
The EDS Spiral
Stay in TouchJoin our mailing list to receive the latest news and updates from our team
NAME
SUBSCRIBE
EDS Information and Resources for Healthcare Professionals
EDS charities and companies who provide services and support for patients with Ehlers-DanlosSyndrome
Physical Therapy and EDS
Just5Minutes EDS ExercisePT Tips amp Video Clips
Just5Minutes Rule
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(
EHLERS-DANLOSSYNDROMESHYPERMOBILITY
SYNDROMES
ldquoYoga is dangerous for EDSrdquo
ldquoI was told not to do yogardquo
ldquoYoga will make you end up in a wheelchairrdquo
Irsquom sure that yoursquove heard all these phrases before
and many people feel that all three are absolute
truths While we all are entitled to our opinions the
fact is there is no black and white factual statement
that has come out about doing yoga when you
have Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Usually our ideas
stem from personal beliefs from what we have been
told by someone we trust or from our experiences
with yoga We are all different and what works for
someone else may not work for you and vice versa
This applies to the practice of yoga
There are countless people with
hypermobilityEhlers-Danlos syndrome who have
been practicing yoga for years and have done well
There are also those who tried it and were not strong
and self-aware enough to know how to protect their
hypermobile joints when practicing yoga In their
defense extreme hypermobility used to be glorified
not just in yoga but dance gymnastics and other
sports where being able to contort your body in
extreme ways was viewed as a value and helped give
you that edge over others who could not do the same
Sensitivity Oct 272016
EDSFitTip ndashStanding legexercises forHypermobility andDysautonomiaorPOTSOct 232016
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Stay inTouch
Join our mailing
list to receive
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and updates
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You take that same person who is not aware of how to
protect their hypermobile joints when practicing yoga
and pair that with an instructor who may not be aware
of the damage that can be done long-term to the body
when pushed to those extreme positions and you can
see why many EDSers were told not to do yoga
When you learn more about the philosophy of yoga
and the various types of yoga it becomes apparent
how much more there is to the practice of yoga Many
perceive yoga as a form of exercise where you need to
push poses to the extreme ndash itrsquos quite the opposite My
feelings on the topic of yoga and EDS probably come
as no surprise to anyone who reads what I post or sees
my Instagram yoga challenge pictures However I
have not always liked yoga nor thought it was
beneficial to me I felt that yoga was quite annoying
but I never questioned if it was good or not or not for
me once I diagnosed with EDS almost 11 years ago
Then again I was also told to not workout at all and
didnrsquot listen So itrsquos likely anything I was told about
yoga would have gone in one ear and out the other as
well All I knew was that movement felt good and not
moving caused more pain The exercise was and still is
my biggest coping mechanism for Chronic Fatigue
Syndrome (CFS) as well
Finally being able to hold crow pose ndash Winter 20142015
My opinion about yoga changed when I bought
a Bryan Kestrsquos power yoga tape (a VHS tape to be
exact) when I was in college I purchased this video
because Irsquove always done intense workouts and
wanted something like yoga to help balance out my
workouts I also wanted to do something when I didnrsquot
VIDEOS
EDSFitTip ndashStanding legexercises forHypermobilityandDysautonomia orPOTS
Featured Video
Colloidal SilverHealer ndash HowMuch Can ItReally Help
MOVEMOREMOVEBETTERMOVINGNATURALLYWITHHYPERMOBILITY
PHYSICAL THERAPYAND MANUALRELEASE OF THEMASSETER MUSCLEIN INDIVIDUALSWITHHYPERMOBILITYSYNDROMEEHLERS-DANLOSSYNDROME (EDS)
I
I
feel like working out I liked the idea of yoga but a
traditional class was way too slow and tedious for me
I wanted more intensity and the pace to move slightly
fast which is how I learned that there are different
types of yoga practice From what I read vinyasa flow
yoga and ashtanga yoga seemed to be more up my
alley Bryan Kestrsquos power yoga tape was the perfect
blend of ashtanga and vinyasa flow yoga practices and
it soon became a regular in my workout routine I even
worked out to Bryanrsquos video the morning of my
wedding Because Irsquove always followed the Just 5
Minutes rule and have done it for years that still
applied on my wedding day Plus I needed a way to
calm my butt down
Irsquove included highlights from two articles that
specifically address yoga and Ehlers-Danlos
Syndrome One article is from a yoga teacher who also
has EDS and her thoughts on how to teach yoga to
people with hypermobility A yoga article for those
with EDS written by someone who has EDS and
teaches yoga ndash perfect
TEACHING YOGA TO PEOPLEWITH HYPERMOBILITY ndash JESS
GLENNY
ldquoIs there such a thing as ldquotoo flexiblerdquo
ldquoThese suggestions for working with yoga students
with Hypermobility Syndrome Ehlers Danlos (HMS
EDS) are written in response to the many requests for
help and advice I receive from teachers of
hypermobile students They are neither exhaustive
nor gospel They are personal experience rather than
expertise I have been practicing yoga with Ehlers
Danlos (Hypermobility Type) for 32 years and have
The masseter muscles mdashresponsible forldquomasticationrdquo orchewing Our massetermuscles are also part ofa bigger more complexmuscular network thatlinks to many othermuscles in our bodiesMasseter muscles helpkeep the head on thespine the joints of thehead and neck in placeand stay incommunication withother [hellip]
SHARE THIS
FASCIA =CONNECTIVETISSUE = THE GLUETHAT HOLDS OURBODIES TOGETHER= EVERYWHERE INOUR BODIES
Someone in the EDSHacks FB group postedan excellent article theother day The woman
experienced many different attitudes and
approaches from teachers In the last decade I have
also been fortunate enough to teach many students
with hypermobility
While teachers with a normal mobility range are
sometimes understandably anxious about how to
work with hypermobile students in a beneficial way
most of the principles for teaching hypermobile
people are also good practice for working with all
students so hypermobile people are easy to integrate
into a general yoga class Individual techniques for
individual postures are outside the scope of this
writing but pretty much any principle for alignment
and physical integrity you have learned is potentially
a great tool for hypermobile students Feel free to use
itldquo
To read the rest of Jessrsquo article go to Teaching Yoga to
People with Hypermobility ~ Jess Glenny
Pike handstand for IG yoga challenge ndash over a year of PT for
my neck and back as well as slowly building my wrist
strength to get to this point
The second article was first published in Self Magazine
online and has been featured several other places In
this article one woman discusses her battle with EDS
and how she copes with chronic pain through yoga
Christine who is featured in the article is a someone
who I met via the Facebook page Yoga for Ehlers-
Danlos Syndrome Fibromyalgia amp Hypermobility She
also submitted a story for Our Stories of Strength ndash
Living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome An excerpt of her
who posted the articlecommented that readingarticles like the onebelow help her betterunderstand what isgoing on with her bodythus helping her findappropriate ways tohelp alleviate hersymptoms And wecouldnrsquot agree more [hellip]
SHARE THIS
SPONSOREDADS
story is below
THE HEALING POWER OF YOGAHOW PRACTICING HELPED ME
COPE WITH PAIN
ldquoMany of us have dealt with a painful injury or illness at
some point in our livesmdashsome more serious than others
But for Christine Spencer a 30-year-old from
Collingswood NJ dealing with severe pain is an ever-
present fact of life
Spencer was diagnosed at 13 with Ehlers-Danlos
Syndrome (EDS) a debilitating connective tissue disorder
related to fibromyalgia It causes hypermobility muscle
tension constant pain and in some cases death
When her symptoms worsened and caused her to
withdraw from college doctors wrote her a prescription
for a cocktail of medications including painkillers
ldquoThis was the only way western medicine knows how
to deal with diseaserdquo Spencer says
ldquoI did some physical therapy but no one gave me a
long-term plan to help me healrdquo
For months she was completely bedridden and unable to
carry on with any semblance of a normal liferdquo
To read the rest of Christinersquos article go to Yoga for
chronic pain with EDS Christinersquos blog The Gluten
Free Yogi is also linked to my website When she
posts her new posts are also updated on my site
Finally it is nearly impossible to cover all that goes
into the practice of yoga with Ehlers-Danlos
NEVER BETAGAINSTOCCAMMAST CELLRESEARCH
86 REVIEWS
ldquoItrsquos Really Not All InYour Head Afterstruggling with healthissues for most of my
Syndrome in one post However I will continue to
write about yoga for EDS share resources and my
journey with yoga When done correctly yoga can be
an amazing way to learn how not to hyperextend and
gain strength and stability Yoga is also incredible for
learning how to incorporate movement and
mindfulness as a way to manage chronic pain
The most important point to remember is to do what
you feel is best for your body You are the best
advocate for your health Never begin an exercise
program or start a new activity without speaking to
your healthcare provider first
Additional yoga and EDS links are listed below
One of my favorite posesstretches for leg pain
Yoga and EDS links and resources
ndash The Gluten Free Yogirsquos collection of yoga for
beginners videos and links
ndash Dr 911 Well on Twitter
ndash 14 types of yoga explained
ndash Jenni Rawlings article on hypermobility vs flexibility
ndash JENNI RAWLINGS YOGA amp MOVEMENT website
ndash Jess Glennyrsquos Moving Prayer Practice Blog
ndash Katy Bowmanrsquos post on Hypermobility
ndash Tips for managing Hypermobility Ehlers-Danlos
issues for most of mylife it was reading DrAfrinrsquos work that finallybrought all the piecestogether How I wishthis knowledge wasavailable 25 years ago asit would have preventedcountless years ofsuffering ldquostrangerdquo andldquounusualrdquo symptoms forwhich [hellip]
MAST CELLRESEARCHCONTEST ANDWELLAPALOOZA2016 SPONSORRAFFLE PRIZEWINNERS
Recently Mast CellResearch held a contestto see who could guesshow many total copiesof Dr Lawrence Afrinrsquosbook lsquoNever Bet AgainstOccam Mast CellActivation Disease andthe Modern Epidemicsof Chronic Illness andMedical Complexityrsquohave been sold tocelebrate the six monthanniversary since it waspublished Prize winnerswere [hellip]
INTEGRATIVEWELLNESSRETREATSWELLAPALO
Syndrome
ndash The relationship between chronic pain and inactivity
ndash Moving Naturally with Hypermobility seminar
summary and presentations
ndash Answers to questions about exercise and EDS (3
post series)
ndash PT and exercise resources and links for those with
EDS
ndash Pilates with Hypermobility
ndash Living with Hypermobility Syndrome
ndash Bryan Kestrsquos Power Yoga Video ndash Sweat
ndash Rodney Yeersquos Yoga for meditation
ndash Do Yoga Now
ndash Do Yoga with me
ndash Yoga for treating exhaustion and adrenal
dysfunction
ndash Yoga Gypsey Blogspot
ndash EDS Wellness ndash Wellness counseling seminars
resources and more
ndash Ehlers-Danlos National Foundation
ndash Hypermobility Syndromes Association
WELLAPALOOZA
EDS WELLNESSINTEGRATIVEWELLNESSCONFERENCES ANDRETREATS
ndash EDS Awareness ndash 2 free webinars per month
ndash Our Stories of Strength ndash Living with Ehlers-Danlos
Syndrome ndash anthology of over 50 stories from those
living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and how have
found ways to persevere
ndash Living Life to the Fullest with Ehlers-Danlos
Syndrome ndash Book
ndash Move your DNA ndash Book
Disclaimer Yoga may work for some and not for others
This post is for your information only and should not be
substituted for proper medical care or viewed as a
directive for those who have hypermobility syndromes
such as Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome To read the full
disclaimer go here
SHARE THIS
Email Print Facebook 27 LinkedIn
Reddit Twitter Pinterest 222
Google Tumblr Pocket
RELATED
EDSFitTip -The
MovingNaturally with
Lets talkabout sex
importance ofkeeping amicro-bend inyour elbowsand kneeswith JointHypermobilitySyndrome(JHS)Ehlers-DanlosSyndrome(EDS)
In EDSFitTips
Hypermobilityseminar
In Events
baby lets talkabout you andme - Howyou can beallergic tosemen andhow it relatesto Mast CellActivationSyndrome(MCAS) andEhlers-DanlosSyndrome(EDS)
In Comorbid
EDS Conditions
EDSFitTip -Theimportance ofkeeping amicro-bend inyour elbowsand kneeswith JointHypermobilitySyndrome(JHS)Ehlers-DanlosSyndrome(EDS)
In EDSFitTips
MovingNaturally withHypermobilityseminar
In Events
Lets talkabout sexbaby lets talkabout you andme - Howyou can beallergic tosemen andhow it relatesto Mast CellActivationSyndrome(MCAS) andEhlers-DanlosSyndrome(EDS)
In Comorbid
EDS Conditions
SHARE
RATE
Charity Ride for DysautonomiaInternational and why itrsquos soimportant
Think Wellapalooza isnrsquot foryou Think again
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
StrengthFlexibilityHealthEDS
Speaker bull Author bull Health Educator bull
Medical Writer amp Blogger bull Ehlers-
Danlos Advocate bull Movement bull
Mindfulness bull Nutrition
StrengthFlexibilityHealthEDS -
Online Magazine for those who strive
for Strength Flexibility and Health
while living with Ehlers-Danlos
Syndrome Owner of EDS Wellness LLC
Wellapalooza LLC Mediterina Medical
Solutions LLC and SistersMedia LLC
Consulting and Education Services bull
Seminars bull Conferences bull Webinars bull
Podcasts bull Webinars bull Digital and Print
Media and Publishing Services bull
Independent Medical Sales Co-creator
(
amp
PREVIOUS3 NEXT 4
and coordinator for - Wellapalooza -
The coolest Integrative Health amp
Wellness Conferences (amp Retreats)
ever - Moving Naturally with
Hypermobility - Seminars focusing on
natural movement and proper physical
therapy strategies for those living with
hypermobility syndromes including
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) Move
More Move Better - Our Stories of
Strength - anthology series sharing
stories of hope strength and
perseverance from those living with
chronic often invisible illnesses - Just 5
Minutes - Motivation for life and
mission to heal restore and empower
the human spirit - one yoga mat at a
time Just 5 Minutes at a time - Live
Every Day Better - Live simply Show
gratitude Learning from the good that
surrounds all of us Belief in kindness
love and compassion - Invisible Strength
- Because we are Stronger 2 Gether -
EDS Ride For A Cause - Charity events
on outdoor or indoor bikes benefitting
organizations that focus on awareness
research and education for all types of
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) and its
comorbid conditions including the
promotion of wellness and mindbody
strategies for living well while living
with a chronic medical condition
RELATED POSTS
(
RELATED POSTS
TheHypermobileYogi ndashPracticingYoga withJointHypermobility Syndrome
January 15 2016
DiagnosingMast CellActivationSyndrome(MCAS) ndashThe decisionI will alwaysregret andlife postOctober 2014flu shot(post 4 of 4in series)
September 152015
Exercise isMedicine
February 252015
When livingwith EDSYou have toThinkPositiveBelieve ampJust KeepMoving
February 112015
CATEGORIES
EDSFitTips
Am Reading
Cannabis
Careers amp Business
CharityFundraising
Chronic Illness Bloggers
Comorbid EDS Conditions
Contests
EDS Athletes
EDS Resources
EDS Wellness
Education
Essential Oils
Events
Featured Video
FitnessNatural Movement
HealthMedical
Healthcare
Hypermobility Syndromes
Invisible Strength ndash Stronger 2 Gether
Just 5 Minutes
Life Hacks
Living with EDS
MindBodySoul
Move your DNA
Nutrition
Personal Growth
Product Trials
Raising Healthy amp Active EDS Kids
Research
Restorative ExercisePhysical Therapy
Sponsored Posts
Submissions
The EDS Spiral
The Hypermobile Yogi ndash Yoga for Hypermobiilty SyndromesEDS
Travel
Videos
Wellapalooza
Wellness
Womens Health
SUBSCRIBE
HELPFUL LINKS
Comorbid Conditions to EDS
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and EDS
- Mast Cell Activation Disorders (MCAD) and EDS
- Endocrine Disorders and EDS
- Chronic Pelvic Pain and EDS
The EDS Spiral
Stay in TouchJoin our mailing list to receive the latest news and updates from our team
NAME
SUBSCRIBE
EDS Information and Resources for Healthcare Professionals
EDS charities and companies who provide services and support for patients with Ehlers-DanlosSyndrome
Physical Therapy and EDS
Just5Minutes EDS ExercisePT Tips amp Video Clips
Just5Minutes Rule
Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress
(
You take that same person who is not aware of how to
protect their hypermobile joints when practicing yoga
and pair that with an instructor who may not be aware
of the damage that can be done long-term to the body
when pushed to those extreme positions and you can
see why many EDSers were told not to do yoga
When you learn more about the philosophy of yoga
and the various types of yoga it becomes apparent
how much more there is to the practice of yoga Many
perceive yoga as a form of exercise where you need to
push poses to the extreme ndash itrsquos quite the opposite My
feelings on the topic of yoga and EDS probably come
as no surprise to anyone who reads what I post or sees
my Instagram yoga challenge pictures However I
have not always liked yoga nor thought it was
beneficial to me I felt that yoga was quite annoying
but I never questioned if it was good or not or not for
me once I diagnosed with EDS almost 11 years ago
Then again I was also told to not workout at all and
didnrsquot listen So itrsquos likely anything I was told about
yoga would have gone in one ear and out the other as
well All I knew was that movement felt good and not
moving caused more pain The exercise was and still is
my biggest coping mechanism for Chronic Fatigue
Syndrome (CFS) as well
Finally being able to hold crow pose ndash Winter 20142015
My opinion about yoga changed when I bought
a Bryan Kestrsquos power yoga tape (a VHS tape to be
exact) when I was in college I purchased this video
because Irsquove always done intense workouts and
wanted something like yoga to help balance out my
workouts I also wanted to do something when I didnrsquot
VIDEOS
EDSFitTip ndashStanding legexercises forHypermobilityandDysautonomia orPOTS
Featured Video
Colloidal SilverHealer ndash HowMuch Can ItReally Help
MOVEMOREMOVEBETTERMOVINGNATURALLYWITHHYPERMOBILITY
PHYSICAL THERAPYAND MANUALRELEASE OF THEMASSETER MUSCLEIN INDIVIDUALSWITHHYPERMOBILITYSYNDROMEEHLERS-DANLOSSYNDROME (EDS)
I
I
feel like working out I liked the idea of yoga but a
traditional class was way too slow and tedious for me
I wanted more intensity and the pace to move slightly
fast which is how I learned that there are different
types of yoga practice From what I read vinyasa flow
yoga and ashtanga yoga seemed to be more up my
alley Bryan Kestrsquos power yoga tape was the perfect
blend of ashtanga and vinyasa flow yoga practices and
it soon became a regular in my workout routine I even
worked out to Bryanrsquos video the morning of my
wedding Because Irsquove always followed the Just 5
Minutes rule and have done it for years that still
applied on my wedding day Plus I needed a way to
calm my butt down
Irsquove included highlights from two articles that
specifically address yoga and Ehlers-Danlos
Syndrome One article is from a yoga teacher who also
has EDS and her thoughts on how to teach yoga to
people with hypermobility A yoga article for those
with EDS written by someone who has EDS and
teaches yoga ndash perfect
TEACHING YOGA TO PEOPLEWITH HYPERMOBILITY ndash JESS
GLENNY
ldquoIs there such a thing as ldquotoo flexiblerdquo
ldquoThese suggestions for working with yoga students
with Hypermobility Syndrome Ehlers Danlos (HMS
EDS) are written in response to the many requests for
help and advice I receive from teachers of
hypermobile students They are neither exhaustive
nor gospel They are personal experience rather than
expertise I have been practicing yoga with Ehlers
Danlos (Hypermobility Type) for 32 years and have
The masseter muscles mdashresponsible forldquomasticationrdquo orchewing Our massetermuscles are also part ofa bigger more complexmuscular network thatlinks to many othermuscles in our bodiesMasseter muscles helpkeep the head on thespine the joints of thehead and neck in placeand stay incommunication withother [hellip]
SHARE THIS
FASCIA =CONNECTIVETISSUE = THE GLUETHAT HOLDS OURBODIES TOGETHER= EVERYWHERE INOUR BODIES
Someone in the EDSHacks FB group postedan excellent article theother day The woman
experienced many different attitudes and
approaches from teachers In the last decade I have
also been fortunate enough to teach many students
with hypermobility
While teachers with a normal mobility range are
sometimes understandably anxious about how to
work with hypermobile students in a beneficial way
most of the principles for teaching hypermobile
people are also good practice for working with all
students so hypermobile people are easy to integrate
into a general yoga class Individual techniques for
individual postures are outside the scope of this
writing but pretty much any principle for alignment
and physical integrity you have learned is potentially
a great tool for hypermobile students Feel free to use
itldquo
To read the rest of Jessrsquo article go to Teaching Yoga to
People with Hypermobility ~ Jess Glenny
Pike handstand for IG yoga challenge ndash over a year of PT for
my neck and back as well as slowly building my wrist
strength to get to this point
The second article was first published in Self Magazine
online and has been featured several other places In
this article one woman discusses her battle with EDS
and how she copes with chronic pain through yoga
Christine who is featured in the article is a someone
who I met via the Facebook page Yoga for Ehlers-
Danlos Syndrome Fibromyalgia amp Hypermobility She
also submitted a story for Our Stories of Strength ndash
Living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome An excerpt of her
who posted the articlecommented that readingarticles like the onebelow help her betterunderstand what isgoing on with her bodythus helping her findappropriate ways tohelp alleviate hersymptoms And wecouldnrsquot agree more [hellip]
SHARE THIS
SPONSOREDADS
story is below
THE HEALING POWER OF YOGAHOW PRACTICING HELPED ME
COPE WITH PAIN
ldquoMany of us have dealt with a painful injury or illness at
some point in our livesmdashsome more serious than others
But for Christine Spencer a 30-year-old from
Collingswood NJ dealing with severe pain is an ever-
present fact of life
Spencer was diagnosed at 13 with Ehlers-Danlos
Syndrome (EDS) a debilitating connective tissue disorder
related to fibromyalgia It causes hypermobility muscle
tension constant pain and in some cases death
When her symptoms worsened and caused her to
withdraw from college doctors wrote her a prescription
for a cocktail of medications including painkillers
ldquoThis was the only way western medicine knows how
to deal with diseaserdquo Spencer says
ldquoI did some physical therapy but no one gave me a
long-term plan to help me healrdquo
For months she was completely bedridden and unable to
carry on with any semblance of a normal liferdquo
To read the rest of Christinersquos article go to Yoga for
chronic pain with EDS Christinersquos blog The Gluten
Free Yogi is also linked to my website When she
posts her new posts are also updated on my site
Finally it is nearly impossible to cover all that goes
into the practice of yoga with Ehlers-Danlos
NEVER BETAGAINSTOCCAMMAST CELLRESEARCH
86 REVIEWS
ldquoItrsquos Really Not All InYour Head Afterstruggling with healthissues for most of my
Syndrome in one post However I will continue to
write about yoga for EDS share resources and my
journey with yoga When done correctly yoga can be
an amazing way to learn how not to hyperextend and
gain strength and stability Yoga is also incredible for
learning how to incorporate movement and
mindfulness as a way to manage chronic pain
The most important point to remember is to do what
you feel is best for your body You are the best
advocate for your health Never begin an exercise
program or start a new activity without speaking to
your healthcare provider first
Additional yoga and EDS links are listed below
One of my favorite posesstretches for leg pain
Yoga and EDS links and resources
ndash The Gluten Free Yogirsquos collection of yoga for
beginners videos and links
ndash Dr 911 Well on Twitter
ndash 14 types of yoga explained
ndash Jenni Rawlings article on hypermobility vs flexibility
ndash JENNI RAWLINGS YOGA amp MOVEMENT website
ndash Jess Glennyrsquos Moving Prayer Practice Blog
ndash Katy Bowmanrsquos post on Hypermobility
ndash Tips for managing Hypermobility Ehlers-Danlos
issues for most of mylife it was reading DrAfrinrsquos work that finallybrought all the piecestogether How I wishthis knowledge wasavailable 25 years ago asit would have preventedcountless years ofsuffering ldquostrangerdquo andldquounusualrdquo symptoms forwhich [hellip]
MAST CELLRESEARCHCONTEST ANDWELLAPALOOZA2016 SPONSORRAFFLE PRIZEWINNERS
Recently Mast CellResearch held a contestto see who could guesshow many total copiesof Dr Lawrence Afrinrsquosbook lsquoNever Bet AgainstOccam Mast CellActivation Disease andthe Modern Epidemicsof Chronic Illness andMedical Complexityrsquohave been sold tocelebrate the six monthanniversary since it waspublished Prize winnerswere [hellip]
INTEGRATIVEWELLNESSRETREATSWELLAPALO
Syndrome
ndash The relationship between chronic pain and inactivity
ndash Moving Naturally with Hypermobility seminar
summary and presentations
ndash Answers to questions about exercise and EDS (3
post series)
ndash PT and exercise resources and links for those with
EDS
ndash Pilates with Hypermobility
ndash Living with Hypermobility Syndrome
ndash Bryan Kestrsquos Power Yoga Video ndash Sweat
ndash Rodney Yeersquos Yoga for meditation
ndash Do Yoga Now
ndash Do Yoga with me
ndash Yoga for treating exhaustion and adrenal
dysfunction
ndash Yoga Gypsey Blogspot
ndash EDS Wellness ndash Wellness counseling seminars
resources and more
ndash Ehlers-Danlos National Foundation
ndash Hypermobility Syndromes Association
WELLAPALOOZA
EDS WELLNESSINTEGRATIVEWELLNESSCONFERENCES ANDRETREATS
ndash EDS Awareness ndash 2 free webinars per month
ndash Our Stories of Strength ndash Living with Ehlers-Danlos
Syndrome ndash anthology of over 50 stories from those
living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and how have
found ways to persevere
ndash Living Life to the Fullest with Ehlers-Danlos
Syndrome ndash Book
ndash Move your DNA ndash Book
Disclaimer Yoga may work for some and not for others
This post is for your information only and should not be
substituted for proper medical care or viewed as a
directive for those who have hypermobility syndromes
such as Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome To read the full
disclaimer go here
SHARE THIS
Email Print Facebook 27 LinkedIn
Reddit Twitter Pinterest 222
Google Tumblr Pocket
RELATED
EDSFitTip -The
MovingNaturally with
Lets talkabout sex
importance ofkeeping amicro-bend inyour elbowsand kneeswith JointHypermobilitySyndrome(JHS)Ehlers-DanlosSyndrome(EDS)
In EDSFitTips
Hypermobilityseminar
In Events
baby lets talkabout you andme - Howyou can beallergic tosemen andhow it relatesto Mast CellActivationSyndrome(MCAS) andEhlers-DanlosSyndrome(EDS)
In Comorbid
EDS Conditions
EDSFitTip -Theimportance ofkeeping amicro-bend inyour elbowsand kneeswith JointHypermobilitySyndrome(JHS)Ehlers-DanlosSyndrome(EDS)
In EDSFitTips
MovingNaturally withHypermobilityseminar
In Events
Lets talkabout sexbaby lets talkabout you andme - Howyou can beallergic tosemen andhow it relatesto Mast CellActivationSyndrome(MCAS) andEhlers-DanlosSyndrome(EDS)
In Comorbid
EDS Conditions
SHARE
RATE
Charity Ride for DysautonomiaInternational and why itrsquos soimportant
Think Wellapalooza isnrsquot foryou Think again
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
StrengthFlexibilityHealthEDS
Speaker bull Author bull Health Educator bull
Medical Writer amp Blogger bull Ehlers-
Danlos Advocate bull Movement bull
Mindfulness bull Nutrition
StrengthFlexibilityHealthEDS -
Online Magazine for those who strive
for Strength Flexibility and Health
while living with Ehlers-Danlos
Syndrome Owner of EDS Wellness LLC
Wellapalooza LLC Mediterina Medical
Solutions LLC and SistersMedia LLC
Consulting and Education Services bull
Seminars bull Conferences bull Webinars bull
Podcasts bull Webinars bull Digital and Print
Media and Publishing Services bull
Independent Medical Sales Co-creator
(
amp
PREVIOUS3 NEXT 4
and coordinator for - Wellapalooza -
The coolest Integrative Health amp
Wellness Conferences (amp Retreats)
ever - Moving Naturally with
Hypermobility - Seminars focusing on
natural movement and proper physical
therapy strategies for those living with
hypermobility syndromes including
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) Move
More Move Better - Our Stories of
Strength - anthology series sharing
stories of hope strength and
perseverance from those living with
chronic often invisible illnesses - Just 5
Minutes - Motivation for life and
mission to heal restore and empower
the human spirit - one yoga mat at a
time Just 5 Minutes at a time - Live
Every Day Better - Live simply Show
gratitude Learning from the good that
surrounds all of us Belief in kindness
love and compassion - Invisible Strength
- Because we are Stronger 2 Gether -
EDS Ride For A Cause - Charity events
on outdoor or indoor bikes benefitting
organizations that focus on awareness
research and education for all types of
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) and its
comorbid conditions including the
promotion of wellness and mindbody
strategies for living well while living
with a chronic medical condition
RELATED POSTS
(
RELATED POSTS
TheHypermobileYogi ndashPracticingYoga withJointHypermobility Syndrome
January 15 2016
DiagnosingMast CellActivationSyndrome(MCAS) ndashThe decisionI will alwaysregret andlife postOctober 2014flu shot(post 4 of 4in series)
September 152015
Exercise isMedicine
February 252015
When livingwith EDSYou have toThinkPositiveBelieve ampJust KeepMoving
February 112015
CATEGORIES
EDSFitTips
Am Reading
Cannabis
Careers amp Business
CharityFundraising
Chronic Illness Bloggers
Comorbid EDS Conditions
Contests
EDS Athletes
EDS Resources
EDS Wellness
Education
Essential Oils
Events
Featured Video
FitnessNatural Movement
HealthMedical
Healthcare
Hypermobility Syndromes
Invisible Strength ndash Stronger 2 Gether
Just 5 Minutes
Life Hacks
Living with EDS
MindBodySoul
Move your DNA
Nutrition
Personal Growth
Product Trials
Raising Healthy amp Active EDS Kids
Research
Restorative ExercisePhysical Therapy
Sponsored Posts
Submissions
The EDS Spiral
The Hypermobile Yogi ndash Yoga for Hypermobiilty SyndromesEDS
Travel
Videos
Wellapalooza
Wellness
Womens Health
SUBSCRIBE
HELPFUL LINKS
Comorbid Conditions to EDS
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and EDS
- Mast Cell Activation Disorders (MCAD) and EDS
- Endocrine Disorders and EDS
- Chronic Pelvic Pain and EDS
The EDS Spiral
Stay in TouchJoin our mailing list to receive the latest news and updates from our team
NAME
SUBSCRIBE
EDS Information and Resources for Healthcare Professionals
EDS charities and companies who provide services and support for patients with Ehlers-DanlosSyndrome
Physical Therapy and EDS
Just5Minutes EDS ExercisePT Tips amp Video Clips
Just5Minutes Rule
Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress
(
feel like working out I liked the idea of yoga but a
traditional class was way too slow and tedious for me
I wanted more intensity and the pace to move slightly
fast which is how I learned that there are different
types of yoga practice From what I read vinyasa flow
yoga and ashtanga yoga seemed to be more up my
alley Bryan Kestrsquos power yoga tape was the perfect
blend of ashtanga and vinyasa flow yoga practices and
it soon became a regular in my workout routine I even
worked out to Bryanrsquos video the morning of my
wedding Because Irsquove always followed the Just 5
Minutes rule and have done it for years that still
applied on my wedding day Plus I needed a way to
calm my butt down
Irsquove included highlights from two articles that
specifically address yoga and Ehlers-Danlos
Syndrome One article is from a yoga teacher who also
has EDS and her thoughts on how to teach yoga to
people with hypermobility A yoga article for those
with EDS written by someone who has EDS and
teaches yoga ndash perfect
TEACHING YOGA TO PEOPLEWITH HYPERMOBILITY ndash JESS
GLENNY
ldquoIs there such a thing as ldquotoo flexiblerdquo
ldquoThese suggestions for working with yoga students
with Hypermobility Syndrome Ehlers Danlos (HMS
EDS) are written in response to the many requests for
help and advice I receive from teachers of
hypermobile students They are neither exhaustive
nor gospel They are personal experience rather than
expertise I have been practicing yoga with Ehlers
Danlos (Hypermobility Type) for 32 years and have
The masseter muscles mdashresponsible forldquomasticationrdquo orchewing Our massetermuscles are also part ofa bigger more complexmuscular network thatlinks to many othermuscles in our bodiesMasseter muscles helpkeep the head on thespine the joints of thehead and neck in placeand stay incommunication withother [hellip]
SHARE THIS
FASCIA =CONNECTIVETISSUE = THE GLUETHAT HOLDS OURBODIES TOGETHER= EVERYWHERE INOUR BODIES
Someone in the EDSHacks FB group postedan excellent article theother day The woman
experienced many different attitudes and
approaches from teachers In the last decade I have
also been fortunate enough to teach many students
with hypermobility
While teachers with a normal mobility range are
sometimes understandably anxious about how to
work with hypermobile students in a beneficial way
most of the principles for teaching hypermobile
people are also good practice for working with all
students so hypermobile people are easy to integrate
into a general yoga class Individual techniques for
individual postures are outside the scope of this
writing but pretty much any principle for alignment
and physical integrity you have learned is potentially
a great tool for hypermobile students Feel free to use
itldquo
To read the rest of Jessrsquo article go to Teaching Yoga to
People with Hypermobility ~ Jess Glenny
Pike handstand for IG yoga challenge ndash over a year of PT for
my neck and back as well as slowly building my wrist
strength to get to this point
The second article was first published in Self Magazine
online and has been featured several other places In
this article one woman discusses her battle with EDS
and how she copes with chronic pain through yoga
Christine who is featured in the article is a someone
who I met via the Facebook page Yoga for Ehlers-
Danlos Syndrome Fibromyalgia amp Hypermobility She
also submitted a story for Our Stories of Strength ndash
Living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome An excerpt of her
who posted the articlecommented that readingarticles like the onebelow help her betterunderstand what isgoing on with her bodythus helping her findappropriate ways tohelp alleviate hersymptoms And wecouldnrsquot agree more [hellip]
SHARE THIS
SPONSOREDADS
story is below
THE HEALING POWER OF YOGAHOW PRACTICING HELPED ME
COPE WITH PAIN
ldquoMany of us have dealt with a painful injury or illness at
some point in our livesmdashsome more serious than others
But for Christine Spencer a 30-year-old from
Collingswood NJ dealing with severe pain is an ever-
present fact of life
Spencer was diagnosed at 13 with Ehlers-Danlos
Syndrome (EDS) a debilitating connective tissue disorder
related to fibromyalgia It causes hypermobility muscle
tension constant pain and in some cases death
When her symptoms worsened and caused her to
withdraw from college doctors wrote her a prescription
for a cocktail of medications including painkillers
ldquoThis was the only way western medicine knows how
to deal with diseaserdquo Spencer says
ldquoI did some physical therapy but no one gave me a
long-term plan to help me healrdquo
For months she was completely bedridden and unable to
carry on with any semblance of a normal liferdquo
To read the rest of Christinersquos article go to Yoga for
chronic pain with EDS Christinersquos blog The Gluten
Free Yogi is also linked to my website When she
posts her new posts are also updated on my site
Finally it is nearly impossible to cover all that goes
into the practice of yoga with Ehlers-Danlos
NEVER BETAGAINSTOCCAMMAST CELLRESEARCH
86 REVIEWS
ldquoItrsquos Really Not All InYour Head Afterstruggling with healthissues for most of my
Syndrome in one post However I will continue to
write about yoga for EDS share resources and my
journey with yoga When done correctly yoga can be
an amazing way to learn how not to hyperextend and
gain strength and stability Yoga is also incredible for
learning how to incorporate movement and
mindfulness as a way to manage chronic pain
The most important point to remember is to do what
you feel is best for your body You are the best
advocate for your health Never begin an exercise
program or start a new activity without speaking to
your healthcare provider first
Additional yoga and EDS links are listed below
One of my favorite posesstretches for leg pain
Yoga and EDS links and resources
ndash The Gluten Free Yogirsquos collection of yoga for
beginners videos and links
ndash Dr 911 Well on Twitter
ndash 14 types of yoga explained
ndash Jenni Rawlings article on hypermobility vs flexibility
ndash JENNI RAWLINGS YOGA amp MOVEMENT website
ndash Jess Glennyrsquos Moving Prayer Practice Blog
ndash Katy Bowmanrsquos post on Hypermobility
ndash Tips for managing Hypermobility Ehlers-Danlos
issues for most of mylife it was reading DrAfrinrsquos work that finallybrought all the piecestogether How I wishthis knowledge wasavailable 25 years ago asit would have preventedcountless years ofsuffering ldquostrangerdquo andldquounusualrdquo symptoms forwhich [hellip]
MAST CELLRESEARCHCONTEST ANDWELLAPALOOZA2016 SPONSORRAFFLE PRIZEWINNERS
Recently Mast CellResearch held a contestto see who could guesshow many total copiesof Dr Lawrence Afrinrsquosbook lsquoNever Bet AgainstOccam Mast CellActivation Disease andthe Modern Epidemicsof Chronic Illness andMedical Complexityrsquohave been sold tocelebrate the six monthanniversary since it waspublished Prize winnerswere [hellip]
INTEGRATIVEWELLNESSRETREATSWELLAPALO
Syndrome
ndash The relationship between chronic pain and inactivity
ndash Moving Naturally with Hypermobility seminar
summary and presentations
ndash Answers to questions about exercise and EDS (3
post series)
ndash PT and exercise resources and links for those with
EDS
ndash Pilates with Hypermobility
ndash Living with Hypermobility Syndrome
ndash Bryan Kestrsquos Power Yoga Video ndash Sweat
ndash Rodney Yeersquos Yoga for meditation
ndash Do Yoga Now
ndash Do Yoga with me
ndash Yoga for treating exhaustion and adrenal
dysfunction
ndash Yoga Gypsey Blogspot
ndash EDS Wellness ndash Wellness counseling seminars
resources and more
ndash Ehlers-Danlos National Foundation
ndash Hypermobility Syndromes Association
WELLAPALOOZA
EDS WELLNESSINTEGRATIVEWELLNESSCONFERENCES ANDRETREATS
ndash EDS Awareness ndash 2 free webinars per month
ndash Our Stories of Strength ndash Living with Ehlers-Danlos
Syndrome ndash anthology of over 50 stories from those
living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and how have
found ways to persevere
ndash Living Life to the Fullest with Ehlers-Danlos
Syndrome ndash Book
ndash Move your DNA ndash Book
Disclaimer Yoga may work for some and not for others
This post is for your information only and should not be
substituted for proper medical care or viewed as a
directive for those who have hypermobility syndromes
such as Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome To read the full
disclaimer go here
SHARE THIS
Email Print Facebook 27 LinkedIn
Reddit Twitter Pinterest 222
Google Tumblr Pocket
RELATED
EDSFitTip -The
MovingNaturally with
Lets talkabout sex
importance ofkeeping amicro-bend inyour elbowsand kneeswith JointHypermobilitySyndrome(JHS)Ehlers-DanlosSyndrome(EDS)
In EDSFitTips
Hypermobilityseminar
In Events
baby lets talkabout you andme - Howyou can beallergic tosemen andhow it relatesto Mast CellActivationSyndrome(MCAS) andEhlers-DanlosSyndrome(EDS)
In Comorbid
EDS Conditions
EDSFitTip -Theimportance ofkeeping amicro-bend inyour elbowsand kneeswith JointHypermobilitySyndrome(JHS)Ehlers-DanlosSyndrome(EDS)
In EDSFitTips
MovingNaturally withHypermobilityseminar
In Events
Lets talkabout sexbaby lets talkabout you andme - Howyou can beallergic tosemen andhow it relatesto Mast CellActivationSyndrome(MCAS) andEhlers-DanlosSyndrome(EDS)
In Comorbid
EDS Conditions
SHARE
RATE
Charity Ride for DysautonomiaInternational and why itrsquos soimportant
Think Wellapalooza isnrsquot foryou Think again
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
StrengthFlexibilityHealthEDS
Speaker bull Author bull Health Educator bull
Medical Writer amp Blogger bull Ehlers-
Danlos Advocate bull Movement bull
Mindfulness bull Nutrition
StrengthFlexibilityHealthEDS -
Online Magazine for those who strive
for Strength Flexibility and Health
while living with Ehlers-Danlos
Syndrome Owner of EDS Wellness LLC
Wellapalooza LLC Mediterina Medical
Solutions LLC and SistersMedia LLC
Consulting and Education Services bull
Seminars bull Conferences bull Webinars bull
Podcasts bull Webinars bull Digital and Print
Media and Publishing Services bull
Independent Medical Sales Co-creator
(
amp
PREVIOUS3 NEXT 4
and coordinator for - Wellapalooza -
The coolest Integrative Health amp
Wellness Conferences (amp Retreats)
ever - Moving Naturally with
Hypermobility - Seminars focusing on
natural movement and proper physical
therapy strategies for those living with
hypermobility syndromes including
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) Move
More Move Better - Our Stories of
Strength - anthology series sharing
stories of hope strength and
perseverance from those living with
chronic often invisible illnesses - Just 5
Minutes - Motivation for life and
mission to heal restore and empower
the human spirit - one yoga mat at a
time Just 5 Minutes at a time - Live
Every Day Better - Live simply Show
gratitude Learning from the good that
surrounds all of us Belief in kindness
love and compassion - Invisible Strength
- Because we are Stronger 2 Gether -
EDS Ride For A Cause - Charity events
on outdoor or indoor bikes benefitting
organizations that focus on awareness
research and education for all types of
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) and its
comorbid conditions including the
promotion of wellness and mindbody
strategies for living well while living
with a chronic medical condition
RELATED POSTS
(
RELATED POSTS
TheHypermobileYogi ndashPracticingYoga withJointHypermobility Syndrome
January 15 2016
DiagnosingMast CellActivationSyndrome(MCAS) ndashThe decisionI will alwaysregret andlife postOctober 2014flu shot(post 4 of 4in series)
September 152015
Exercise isMedicine
February 252015
When livingwith EDSYou have toThinkPositiveBelieve ampJust KeepMoving
February 112015
CATEGORIES
EDSFitTips
Am Reading
Cannabis
Careers amp Business
CharityFundraising
Chronic Illness Bloggers
Comorbid EDS Conditions
Contests
EDS Athletes
EDS Resources
EDS Wellness
Education
Essential Oils
Events
Featured Video
FitnessNatural Movement
HealthMedical
Healthcare
Hypermobility Syndromes
Invisible Strength ndash Stronger 2 Gether
Just 5 Minutes
Life Hacks
Living with EDS
MindBodySoul
Move your DNA
Nutrition
Personal Growth
Product Trials
Raising Healthy amp Active EDS Kids
Research
Restorative ExercisePhysical Therapy
Sponsored Posts
Submissions
The EDS Spiral
The Hypermobile Yogi ndash Yoga for Hypermobiilty SyndromesEDS
Travel
Videos
Wellapalooza
Wellness
Womens Health
SUBSCRIBE
HELPFUL LINKS
Comorbid Conditions to EDS
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and EDS
- Mast Cell Activation Disorders (MCAD) and EDS
- Endocrine Disorders and EDS
- Chronic Pelvic Pain and EDS
The EDS Spiral
Stay in TouchJoin our mailing list to receive the latest news and updates from our team
NAME
SUBSCRIBE
EDS Information and Resources for Healthcare Professionals
EDS charities and companies who provide services and support for patients with Ehlers-DanlosSyndrome
Physical Therapy and EDS
Just5Minutes EDS ExercisePT Tips amp Video Clips
Just5Minutes Rule
Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress
(
experienced many different attitudes and
approaches from teachers In the last decade I have
also been fortunate enough to teach many students
with hypermobility
While teachers with a normal mobility range are
sometimes understandably anxious about how to
work with hypermobile students in a beneficial way
most of the principles for teaching hypermobile
people are also good practice for working with all
students so hypermobile people are easy to integrate
into a general yoga class Individual techniques for
individual postures are outside the scope of this
writing but pretty much any principle for alignment
and physical integrity you have learned is potentially
a great tool for hypermobile students Feel free to use
itldquo
To read the rest of Jessrsquo article go to Teaching Yoga to
People with Hypermobility ~ Jess Glenny
Pike handstand for IG yoga challenge ndash over a year of PT for
my neck and back as well as slowly building my wrist
strength to get to this point
The second article was first published in Self Magazine
online and has been featured several other places In
this article one woman discusses her battle with EDS
and how she copes with chronic pain through yoga
Christine who is featured in the article is a someone
who I met via the Facebook page Yoga for Ehlers-
Danlos Syndrome Fibromyalgia amp Hypermobility She
also submitted a story for Our Stories of Strength ndash
Living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome An excerpt of her
who posted the articlecommented that readingarticles like the onebelow help her betterunderstand what isgoing on with her bodythus helping her findappropriate ways tohelp alleviate hersymptoms And wecouldnrsquot agree more [hellip]
SHARE THIS
SPONSOREDADS
story is below
THE HEALING POWER OF YOGAHOW PRACTICING HELPED ME
COPE WITH PAIN
ldquoMany of us have dealt with a painful injury or illness at
some point in our livesmdashsome more serious than others
But for Christine Spencer a 30-year-old from
Collingswood NJ dealing with severe pain is an ever-
present fact of life
Spencer was diagnosed at 13 with Ehlers-Danlos
Syndrome (EDS) a debilitating connective tissue disorder
related to fibromyalgia It causes hypermobility muscle
tension constant pain and in some cases death
When her symptoms worsened and caused her to
withdraw from college doctors wrote her a prescription
for a cocktail of medications including painkillers
ldquoThis was the only way western medicine knows how
to deal with diseaserdquo Spencer says
ldquoI did some physical therapy but no one gave me a
long-term plan to help me healrdquo
For months she was completely bedridden and unable to
carry on with any semblance of a normal liferdquo
To read the rest of Christinersquos article go to Yoga for
chronic pain with EDS Christinersquos blog The Gluten
Free Yogi is also linked to my website When she
posts her new posts are also updated on my site
Finally it is nearly impossible to cover all that goes
into the practice of yoga with Ehlers-Danlos
NEVER BETAGAINSTOCCAMMAST CELLRESEARCH
86 REVIEWS
ldquoItrsquos Really Not All InYour Head Afterstruggling with healthissues for most of my
Syndrome in one post However I will continue to
write about yoga for EDS share resources and my
journey with yoga When done correctly yoga can be
an amazing way to learn how not to hyperextend and
gain strength and stability Yoga is also incredible for
learning how to incorporate movement and
mindfulness as a way to manage chronic pain
The most important point to remember is to do what
you feel is best for your body You are the best
advocate for your health Never begin an exercise
program or start a new activity without speaking to
your healthcare provider first
Additional yoga and EDS links are listed below
One of my favorite posesstretches for leg pain
Yoga and EDS links and resources
ndash The Gluten Free Yogirsquos collection of yoga for
beginners videos and links
ndash Dr 911 Well on Twitter
ndash 14 types of yoga explained
ndash Jenni Rawlings article on hypermobility vs flexibility
ndash JENNI RAWLINGS YOGA amp MOVEMENT website
ndash Jess Glennyrsquos Moving Prayer Practice Blog
ndash Katy Bowmanrsquos post on Hypermobility
ndash Tips for managing Hypermobility Ehlers-Danlos
issues for most of mylife it was reading DrAfrinrsquos work that finallybrought all the piecestogether How I wishthis knowledge wasavailable 25 years ago asit would have preventedcountless years ofsuffering ldquostrangerdquo andldquounusualrdquo symptoms forwhich [hellip]
MAST CELLRESEARCHCONTEST ANDWELLAPALOOZA2016 SPONSORRAFFLE PRIZEWINNERS
Recently Mast CellResearch held a contestto see who could guesshow many total copiesof Dr Lawrence Afrinrsquosbook lsquoNever Bet AgainstOccam Mast CellActivation Disease andthe Modern Epidemicsof Chronic Illness andMedical Complexityrsquohave been sold tocelebrate the six monthanniversary since it waspublished Prize winnerswere [hellip]
INTEGRATIVEWELLNESSRETREATSWELLAPALO
Syndrome
ndash The relationship between chronic pain and inactivity
ndash Moving Naturally with Hypermobility seminar
summary and presentations
ndash Answers to questions about exercise and EDS (3
post series)
ndash PT and exercise resources and links for those with
EDS
ndash Pilates with Hypermobility
ndash Living with Hypermobility Syndrome
ndash Bryan Kestrsquos Power Yoga Video ndash Sweat
ndash Rodney Yeersquos Yoga for meditation
ndash Do Yoga Now
ndash Do Yoga with me
ndash Yoga for treating exhaustion and adrenal
dysfunction
ndash Yoga Gypsey Blogspot
ndash EDS Wellness ndash Wellness counseling seminars
resources and more
ndash Ehlers-Danlos National Foundation
ndash Hypermobility Syndromes Association
WELLAPALOOZA
EDS WELLNESSINTEGRATIVEWELLNESSCONFERENCES ANDRETREATS
ndash EDS Awareness ndash 2 free webinars per month
ndash Our Stories of Strength ndash Living with Ehlers-Danlos
Syndrome ndash anthology of over 50 stories from those
living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and how have
found ways to persevere
ndash Living Life to the Fullest with Ehlers-Danlos
Syndrome ndash Book
ndash Move your DNA ndash Book
Disclaimer Yoga may work for some and not for others
This post is for your information only and should not be
substituted for proper medical care or viewed as a
directive for those who have hypermobility syndromes
such as Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome To read the full
disclaimer go here
SHARE THIS
Email Print Facebook 27 LinkedIn
Reddit Twitter Pinterest 222
Google Tumblr Pocket
RELATED
EDSFitTip -The
MovingNaturally with
Lets talkabout sex
importance ofkeeping amicro-bend inyour elbowsand kneeswith JointHypermobilitySyndrome(JHS)Ehlers-DanlosSyndrome(EDS)
In EDSFitTips
Hypermobilityseminar
In Events
baby lets talkabout you andme - Howyou can beallergic tosemen andhow it relatesto Mast CellActivationSyndrome(MCAS) andEhlers-DanlosSyndrome(EDS)
In Comorbid
EDS Conditions
EDSFitTip -Theimportance ofkeeping amicro-bend inyour elbowsand kneeswith JointHypermobilitySyndrome(JHS)Ehlers-DanlosSyndrome(EDS)
In EDSFitTips
MovingNaturally withHypermobilityseminar
In Events
Lets talkabout sexbaby lets talkabout you andme - Howyou can beallergic tosemen andhow it relatesto Mast CellActivationSyndrome(MCAS) andEhlers-DanlosSyndrome(EDS)
In Comorbid
EDS Conditions
SHARE
RATE
Charity Ride for DysautonomiaInternational and why itrsquos soimportant
Think Wellapalooza isnrsquot foryou Think again
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
StrengthFlexibilityHealthEDS
Speaker bull Author bull Health Educator bull
Medical Writer amp Blogger bull Ehlers-
Danlos Advocate bull Movement bull
Mindfulness bull Nutrition
StrengthFlexibilityHealthEDS -
Online Magazine for those who strive
for Strength Flexibility and Health
while living with Ehlers-Danlos
Syndrome Owner of EDS Wellness LLC
Wellapalooza LLC Mediterina Medical
Solutions LLC and SistersMedia LLC
Consulting and Education Services bull
Seminars bull Conferences bull Webinars bull
Podcasts bull Webinars bull Digital and Print
Media and Publishing Services bull
Independent Medical Sales Co-creator
(
amp
PREVIOUS3 NEXT 4
and coordinator for - Wellapalooza -
The coolest Integrative Health amp
Wellness Conferences (amp Retreats)
ever - Moving Naturally with
Hypermobility - Seminars focusing on
natural movement and proper physical
therapy strategies for those living with
hypermobility syndromes including
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) Move
More Move Better - Our Stories of
Strength - anthology series sharing
stories of hope strength and
perseverance from those living with
chronic often invisible illnesses - Just 5
Minutes - Motivation for life and
mission to heal restore and empower
the human spirit - one yoga mat at a
time Just 5 Minutes at a time - Live
Every Day Better - Live simply Show
gratitude Learning from the good that
surrounds all of us Belief in kindness
love and compassion - Invisible Strength
- Because we are Stronger 2 Gether -
EDS Ride For A Cause - Charity events
on outdoor or indoor bikes benefitting
organizations that focus on awareness
research and education for all types of
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) and its
comorbid conditions including the
promotion of wellness and mindbody
strategies for living well while living
with a chronic medical condition
RELATED POSTS
(
RELATED POSTS
TheHypermobileYogi ndashPracticingYoga withJointHypermobility Syndrome
January 15 2016
DiagnosingMast CellActivationSyndrome(MCAS) ndashThe decisionI will alwaysregret andlife postOctober 2014flu shot(post 4 of 4in series)
September 152015
Exercise isMedicine
February 252015
When livingwith EDSYou have toThinkPositiveBelieve ampJust KeepMoving
February 112015
CATEGORIES
EDSFitTips
Am Reading
Cannabis
Careers amp Business
CharityFundraising
Chronic Illness Bloggers
Comorbid EDS Conditions
Contests
EDS Athletes
EDS Resources
EDS Wellness
Education
Essential Oils
Events
Featured Video
FitnessNatural Movement
HealthMedical
Healthcare
Hypermobility Syndromes
Invisible Strength ndash Stronger 2 Gether
Just 5 Minutes
Life Hacks
Living with EDS
MindBodySoul
Move your DNA
Nutrition
Personal Growth
Product Trials
Raising Healthy amp Active EDS Kids
Research
Restorative ExercisePhysical Therapy
Sponsored Posts
Submissions
The EDS Spiral
The Hypermobile Yogi ndash Yoga for Hypermobiilty SyndromesEDS
Travel
Videos
Wellapalooza
Wellness
Womens Health
SUBSCRIBE
HELPFUL LINKS
Comorbid Conditions to EDS
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and EDS
- Mast Cell Activation Disorders (MCAD) and EDS
- Endocrine Disorders and EDS
- Chronic Pelvic Pain and EDS
The EDS Spiral
Stay in TouchJoin our mailing list to receive the latest news and updates from our team
NAME
SUBSCRIBE
EDS Information and Resources for Healthcare Professionals
EDS charities and companies who provide services and support for patients with Ehlers-DanlosSyndrome
Physical Therapy and EDS
Just5Minutes EDS ExercisePT Tips amp Video Clips
Just5Minutes Rule
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(
story is below
THE HEALING POWER OF YOGAHOW PRACTICING HELPED ME
COPE WITH PAIN
ldquoMany of us have dealt with a painful injury or illness at
some point in our livesmdashsome more serious than others
But for Christine Spencer a 30-year-old from
Collingswood NJ dealing with severe pain is an ever-
present fact of life
Spencer was diagnosed at 13 with Ehlers-Danlos
Syndrome (EDS) a debilitating connective tissue disorder
related to fibromyalgia It causes hypermobility muscle
tension constant pain and in some cases death
When her symptoms worsened and caused her to
withdraw from college doctors wrote her a prescription
for a cocktail of medications including painkillers
ldquoThis was the only way western medicine knows how
to deal with diseaserdquo Spencer says
ldquoI did some physical therapy but no one gave me a
long-term plan to help me healrdquo
For months she was completely bedridden and unable to
carry on with any semblance of a normal liferdquo
To read the rest of Christinersquos article go to Yoga for
chronic pain with EDS Christinersquos blog The Gluten
Free Yogi is also linked to my website When she
posts her new posts are also updated on my site
Finally it is nearly impossible to cover all that goes
into the practice of yoga with Ehlers-Danlos
NEVER BETAGAINSTOCCAMMAST CELLRESEARCH
86 REVIEWS
ldquoItrsquos Really Not All InYour Head Afterstruggling with healthissues for most of my
Syndrome in one post However I will continue to
write about yoga for EDS share resources and my
journey with yoga When done correctly yoga can be
an amazing way to learn how not to hyperextend and
gain strength and stability Yoga is also incredible for
learning how to incorporate movement and
mindfulness as a way to manage chronic pain
The most important point to remember is to do what
you feel is best for your body You are the best
advocate for your health Never begin an exercise
program or start a new activity without speaking to
your healthcare provider first
Additional yoga and EDS links are listed below
One of my favorite posesstretches for leg pain
Yoga and EDS links and resources
ndash The Gluten Free Yogirsquos collection of yoga for
beginners videos and links
ndash Dr 911 Well on Twitter
ndash 14 types of yoga explained
ndash Jenni Rawlings article on hypermobility vs flexibility
ndash JENNI RAWLINGS YOGA amp MOVEMENT website
ndash Jess Glennyrsquos Moving Prayer Practice Blog
ndash Katy Bowmanrsquos post on Hypermobility
ndash Tips for managing Hypermobility Ehlers-Danlos
issues for most of mylife it was reading DrAfrinrsquos work that finallybrought all the piecestogether How I wishthis knowledge wasavailable 25 years ago asit would have preventedcountless years ofsuffering ldquostrangerdquo andldquounusualrdquo symptoms forwhich [hellip]
MAST CELLRESEARCHCONTEST ANDWELLAPALOOZA2016 SPONSORRAFFLE PRIZEWINNERS
Recently Mast CellResearch held a contestto see who could guesshow many total copiesof Dr Lawrence Afrinrsquosbook lsquoNever Bet AgainstOccam Mast CellActivation Disease andthe Modern Epidemicsof Chronic Illness andMedical Complexityrsquohave been sold tocelebrate the six monthanniversary since it waspublished Prize winnerswere [hellip]
INTEGRATIVEWELLNESSRETREATSWELLAPALO
Syndrome
ndash The relationship between chronic pain and inactivity
ndash Moving Naturally with Hypermobility seminar
summary and presentations
ndash Answers to questions about exercise and EDS (3
post series)
ndash PT and exercise resources and links for those with
EDS
ndash Pilates with Hypermobility
ndash Living with Hypermobility Syndrome
ndash Bryan Kestrsquos Power Yoga Video ndash Sweat
ndash Rodney Yeersquos Yoga for meditation
ndash Do Yoga Now
ndash Do Yoga with me
ndash Yoga for treating exhaustion and adrenal
dysfunction
ndash Yoga Gypsey Blogspot
ndash EDS Wellness ndash Wellness counseling seminars
resources and more
ndash Ehlers-Danlos National Foundation
ndash Hypermobility Syndromes Association
WELLAPALOOZA
EDS WELLNESSINTEGRATIVEWELLNESSCONFERENCES ANDRETREATS
ndash EDS Awareness ndash 2 free webinars per month
ndash Our Stories of Strength ndash Living with Ehlers-Danlos
Syndrome ndash anthology of over 50 stories from those
living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and how have
found ways to persevere
ndash Living Life to the Fullest with Ehlers-Danlos
Syndrome ndash Book
ndash Move your DNA ndash Book
Disclaimer Yoga may work for some and not for others
This post is for your information only and should not be
substituted for proper medical care or viewed as a
directive for those who have hypermobility syndromes
such as Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome To read the full
disclaimer go here
SHARE THIS
Email Print Facebook 27 LinkedIn
Reddit Twitter Pinterest 222
Google Tumblr Pocket
RELATED
EDSFitTip -The
MovingNaturally with
Lets talkabout sex
importance ofkeeping amicro-bend inyour elbowsand kneeswith JointHypermobilitySyndrome(JHS)Ehlers-DanlosSyndrome(EDS)
In EDSFitTips
Hypermobilityseminar
In Events
baby lets talkabout you andme - Howyou can beallergic tosemen andhow it relatesto Mast CellActivationSyndrome(MCAS) andEhlers-DanlosSyndrome(EDS)
In Comorbid
EDS Conditions
EDSFitTip -Theimportance ofkeeping amicro-bend inyour elbowsand kneeswith JointHypermobilitySyndrome(JHS)Ehlers-DanlosSyndrome(EDS)
In EDSFitTips
MovingNaturally withHypermobilityseminar
In Events
Lets talkabout sexbaby lets talkabout you andme - Howyou can beallergic tosemen andhow it relatesto Mast CellActivationSyndrome(MCAS) andEhlers-DanlosSyndrome(EDS)
In Comorbid
EDS Conditions
SHARE
RATE
Charity Ride for DysautonomiaInternational and why itrsquos soimportant
Think Wellapalooza isnrsquot foryou Think again
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
StrengthFlexibilityHealthEDS
Speaker bull Author bull Health Educator bull
Medical Writer amp Blogger bull Ehlers-
Danlos Advocate bull Movement bull
Mindfulness bull Nutrition
StrengthFlexibilityHealthEDS -
Online Magazine for those who strive
for Strength Flexibility and Health
while living with Ehlers-Danlos
Syndrome Owner of EDS Wellness LLC
Wellapalooza LLC Mediterina Medical
Solutions LLC and SistersMedia LLC
Consulting and Education Services bull
Seminars bull Conferences bull Webinars bull
Podcasts bull Webinars bull Digital and Print
Media and Publishing Services bull
Independent Medical Sales Co-creator
(
amp
PREVIOUS3 NEXT 4
and coordinator for - Wellapalooza -
The coolest Integrative Health amp
Wellness Conferences (amp Retreats)
ever - Moving Naturally with
Hypermobility - Seminars focusing on
natural movement and proper physical
therapy strategies for those living with
hypermobility syndromes including
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) Move
More Move Better - Our Stories of
Strength - anthology series sharing
stories of hope strength and
perseverance from those living with
chronic often invisible illnesses - Just 5
Minutes - Motivation for life and
mission to heal restore and empower
the human spirit - one yoga mat at a
time Just 5 Minutes at a time - Live
Every Day Better - Live simply Show
gratitude Learning from the good that
surrounds all of us Belief in kindness
love and compassion - Invisible Strength
- Because we are Stronger 2 Gether -
EDS Ride For A Cause - Charity events
on outdoor or indoor bikes benefitting
organizations that focus on awareness
research and education for all types of
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) and its
comorbid conditions including the
promotion of wellness and mindbody
strategies for living well while living
with a chronic medical condition
RELATED POSTS
(
RELATED POSTS
TheHypermobileYogi ndashPracticingYoga withJointHypermobility Syndrome
January 15 2016
DiagnosingMast CellActivationSyndrome(MCAS) ndashThe decisionI will alwaysregret andlife postOctober 2014flu shot(post 4 of 4in series)
September 152015
Exercise isMedicine
February 252015
When livingwith EDSYou have toThinkPositiveBelieve ampJust KeepMoving
February 112015
CATEGORIES
EDSFitTips
Am Reading
Cannabis
Careers amp Business
CharityFundraising
Chronic Illness Bloggers
Comorbid EDS Conditions
Contests
EDS Athletes
EDS Resources
EDS Wellness
Education
Essential Oils
Events
Featured Video
FitnessNatural Movement
HealthMedical
Healthcare
Hypermobility Syndromes
Invisible Strength ndash Stronger 2 Gether
Just 5 Minutes
Life Hacks
Living with EDS
MindBodySoul
Move your DNA
Nutrition
Personal Growth
Product Trials
Raising Healthy amp Active EDS Kids
Research
Restorative ExercisePhysical Therapy
Sponsored Posts
Submissions
The EDS Spiral
The Hypermobile Yogi ndash Yoga for Hypermobiilty SyndromesEDS
Travel
Videos
Wellapalooza
Wellness
Womens Health
SUBSCRIBE
HELPFUL LINKS
Comorbid Conditions to EDS
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and EDS
- Mast Cell Activation Disorders (MCAD) and EDS
- Endocrine Disorders and EDS
- Chronic Pelvic Pain and EDS
The EDS Spiral
Stay in TouchJoin our mailing list to receive the latest news and updates from our team
NAME
SUBSCRIBE
EDS Information and Resources for Healthcare Professionals
EDS charities and companies who provide services and support for patients with Ehlers-DanlosSyndrome
Physical Therapy and EDS
Just5Minutes EDS ExercisePT Tips amp Video Clips
Just5Minutes Rule
Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress
(
Syndrome in one post However I will continue to
write about yoga for EDS share resources and my
journey with yoga When done correctly yoga can be
an amazing way to learn how not to hyperextend and
gain strength and stability Yoga is also incredible for
learning how to incorporate movement and
mindfulness as a way to manage chronic pain
The most important point to remember is to do what
you feel is best for your body You are the best
advocate for your health Never begin an exercise
program or start a new activity without speaking to
your healthcare provider first
Additional yoga and EDS links are listed below
One of my favorite posesstretches for leg pain
Yoga and EDS links and resources
ndash The Gluten Free Yogirsquos collection of yoga for
beginners videos and links
ndash Dr 911 Well on Twitter
ndash 14 types of yoga explained
ndash Jenni Rawlings article on hypermobility vs flexibility
ndash JENNI RAWLINGS YOGA amp MOVEMENT website
ndash Jess Glennyrsquos Moving Prayer Practice Blog
ndash Katy Bowmanrsquos post on Hypermobility
ndash Tips for managing Hypermobility Ehlers-Danlos
issues for most of mylife it was reading DrAfrinrsquos work that finallybrought all the piecestogether How I wishthis knowledge wasavailable 25 years ago asit would have preventedcountless years ofsuffering ldquostrangerdquo andldquounusualrdquo symptoms forwhich [hellip]
MAST CELLRESEARCHCONTEST ANDWELLAPALOOZA2016 SPONSORRAFFLE PRIZEWINNERS
Recently Mast CellResearch held a contestto see who could guesshow many total copiesof Dr Lawrence Afrinrsquosbook lsquoNever Bet AgainstOccam Mast CellActivation Disease andthe Modern Epidemicsof Chronic Illness andMedical Complexityrsquohave been sold tocelebrate the six monthanniversary since it waspublished Prize winnerswere [hellip]
INTEGRATIVEWELLNESSRETREATSWELLAPALO
Syndrome
ndash The relationship between chronic pain and inactivity
ndash Moving Naturally with Hypermobility seminar
summary and presentations
ndash Answers to questions about exercise and EDS (3
post series)
ndash PT and exercise resources and links for those with
EDS
ndash Pilates with Hypermobility
ndash Living with Hypermobility Syndrome
ndash Bryan Kestrsquos Power Yoga Video ndash Sweat
ndash Rodney Yeersquos Yoga for meditation
ndash Do Yoga Now
ndash Do Yoga with me
ndash Yoga for treating exhaustion and adrenal
dysfunction
ndash Yoga Gypsey Blogspot
ndash EDS Wellness ndash Wellness counseling seminars
resources and more
ndash Ehlers-Danlos National Foundation
ndash Hypermobility Syndromes Association
WELLAPALOOZA
EDS WELLNESSINTEGRATIVEWELLNESSCONFERENCES ANDRETREATS
ndash EDS Awareness ndash 2 free webinars per month
ndash Our Stories of Strength ndash Living with Ehlers-Danlos
Syndrome ndash anthology of over 50 stories from those
living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and how have
found ways to persevere
ndash Living Life to the Fullest with Ehlers-Danlos
Syndrome ndash Book
ndash Move your DNA ndash Book
Disclaimer Yoga may work for some and not for others
This post is for your information only and should not be
substituted for proper medical care or viewed as a
directive for those who have hypermobility syndromes
such as Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome To read the full
disclaimer go here
SHARE THIS
Email Print Facebook 27 LinkedIn
Reddit Twitter Pinterest 222
Google Tumblr Pocket
RELATED
EDSFitTip -The
MovingNaturally with
Lets talkabout sex
importance ofkeeping amicro-bend inyour elbowsand kneeswith JointHypermobilitySyndrome(JHS)Ehlers-DanlosSyndrome(EDS)
In EDSFitTips
Hypermobilityseminar
In Events
baby lets talkabout you andme - Howyou can beallergic tosemen andhow it relatesto Mast CellActivationSyndrome(MCAS) andEhlers-DanlosSyndrome(EDS)
In Comorbid
EDS Conditions
EDSFitTip -Theimportance ofkeeping amicro-bend inyour elbowsand kneeswith JointHypermobilitySyndrome(JHS)Ehlers-DanlosSyndrome(EDS)
In EDSFitTips
MovingNaturally withHypermobilityseminar
In Events
Lets talkabout sexbaby lets talkabout you andme - Howyou can beallergic tosemen andhow it relatesto Mast CellActivationSyndrome(MCAS) andEhlers-DanlosSyndrome(EDS)
In Comorbid
EDS Conditions
SHARE
RATE
Charity Ride for DysautonomiaInternational and why itrsquos soimportant
Think Wellapalooza isnrsquot foryou Think again
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
StrengthFlexibilityHealthEDS
Speaker bull Author bull Health Educator bull
Medical Writer amp Blogger bull Ehlers-
Danlos Advocate bull Movement bull
Mindfulness bull Nutrition
StrengthFlexibilityHealthEDS -
Online Magazine for those who strive
for Strength Flexibility and Health
while living with Ehlers-Danlos
Syndrome Owner of EDS Wellness LLC
Wellapalooza LLC Mediterina Medical
Solutions LLC and SistersMedia LLC
Consulting and Education Services bull
Seminars bull Conferences bull Webinars bull
Podcasts bull Webinars bull Digital and Print
Media and Publishing Services bull
Independent Medical Sales Co-creator
(
amp
PREVIOUS3 NEXT 4
and coordinator for - Wellapalooza -
The coolest Integrative Health amp
Wellness Conferences (amp Retreats)
ever - Moving Naturally with
Hypermobility - Seminars focusing on
natural movement and proper physical
therapy strategies for those living with
hypermobility syndromes including
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) Move
More Move Better - Our Stories of
Strength - anthology series sharing
stories of hope strength and
perseverance from those living with
chronic often invisible illnesses - Just 5
Minutes - Motivation for life and
mission to heal restore and empower
the human spirit - one yoga mat at a
time Just 5 Minutes at a time - Live
Every Day Better - Live simply Show
gratitude Learning from the good that
surrounds all of us Belief in kindness
love and compassion - Invisible Strength
- Because we are Stronger 2 Gether -
EDS Ride For A Cause - Charity events
on outdoor or indoor bikes benefitting
organizations that focus on awareness
research and education for all types of
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) and its
comorbid conditions including the
promotion of wellness and mindbody
strategies for living well while living
with a chronic medical condition
RELATED POSTS
(
RELATED POSTS
TheHypermobileYogi ndashPracticingYoga withJointHypermobility Syndrome
January 15 2016
DiagnosingMast CellActivationSyndrome(MCAS) ndashThe decisionI will alwaysregret andlife postOctober 2014flu shot(post 4 of 4in series)
September 152015
Exercise isMedicine
February 252015
When livingwith EDSYou have toThinkPositiveBelieve ampJust KeepMoving
February 112015
CATEGORIES
EDSFitTips
Am Reading
Cannabis
Careers amp Business
CharityFundraising
Chronic Illness Bloggers
Comorbid EDS Conditions
Contests
EDS Athletes
EDS Resources
EDS Wellness
Education
Essential Oils
Events
Featured Video
FitnessNatural Movement
HealthMedical
Healthcare
Hypermobility Syndromes
Invisible Strength ndash Stronger 2 Gether
Just 5 Minutes
Life Hacks
Living with EDS
MindBodySoul
Move your DNA
Nutrition
Personal Growth
Product Trials
Raising Healthy amp Active EDS Kids
Research
Restorative ExercisePhysical Therapy
Sponsored Posts
Submissions
The EDS Spiral
The Hypermobile Yogi ndash Yoga for Hypermobiilty SyndromesEDS
Travel
Videos
Wellapalooza
Wellness
Womens Health
SUBSCRIBE
HELPFUL LINKS
Comorbid Conditions to EDS
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and EDS
- Mast Cell Activation Disorders (MCAD) and EDS
- Endocrine Disorders and EDS
- Chronic Pelvic Pain and EDS
The EDS Spiral
Stay in TouchJoin our mailing list to receive the latest news and updates from our team
NAME
SUBSCRIBE
EDS Information and Resources for Healthcare Professionals
EDS charities and companies who provide services and support for patients with Ehlers-DanlosSyndrome
Physical Therapy and EDS
Just5Minutes EDS ExercisePT Tips amp Video Clips
Just5Minutes Rule
Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress
(
Syndrome
ndash The relationship between chronic pain and inactivity
ndash Moving Naturally with Hypermobility seminar
summary and presentations
ndash Answers to questions about exercise and EDS (3
post series)
ndash PT and exercise resources and links for those with
EDS
ndash Pilates with Hypermobility
ndash Living with Hypermobility Syndrome
ndash Bryan Kestrsquos Power Yoga Video ndash Sweat
ndash Rodney Yeersquos Yoga for meditation
ndash Do Yoga Now
ndash Do Yoga with me
ndash Yoga for treating exhaustion and adrenal
dysfunction
ndash Yoga Gypsey Blogspot
ndash EDS Wellness ndash Wellness counseling seminars
resources and more
ndash Ehlers-Danlos National Foundation
ndash Hypermobility Syndromes Association
WELLAPALOOZA
EDS WELLNESSINTEGRATIVEWELLNESSCONFERENCES ANDRETREATS
ndash EDS Awareness ndash 2 free webinars per month
ndash Our Stories of Strength ndash Living with Ehlers-Danlos
Syndrome ndash anthology of over 50 stories from those
living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and how have
found ways to persevere
ndash Living Life to the Fullest with Ehlers-Danlos
Syndrome ndash Book
ndash Move your DNA ndash Book
Disclaimer Yoga may work for some and not for others
This post is for your information only and should not be
substituted for proper medical care or viewed as a
directive for those who have hypermobility syndromes
such as Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome To read the full
disclaimer go here
SHARE THIS
Email Print Facebook 27 LinkedIn
Reddit Twitter Pinterest 222
Google Tumblr Pocket
RELATED
EDSFitTip -The
MovingNaturally with
Lets talkabout sex
importance ofkeeping amicro-bend inyour elbowsand kneeswith JointHypermobilitySyndrome(JHS)Ehlers-DanlosSyndrome(EDS)
In EDSFitTips
Hypermobilityseminar
In Events
baby lets talkabout you andme - Howyou can beallergic tosemen andhow it relatesto Mast CellActivationSyndrome(MCAS) andEhlers-DanlosSyndrome(EDS)
In Comorbid
EDS Conditions
EDSFitTip -Theimportance ofkeeping amicro-bend inyour elbowsand kneeswith JointHypermobilitySyndrome(JHS)Ehlers-DanlosSyndrome(EDS)
In EDSFitTips
MovingNaturally withHypermobilityseminar
In Events
Lets talkabout sexbaby lets talkabout you andme - Howyou can beallergic tosemen andhow it relatesto Mast CellActivationSyndrome(MCAS) andEhlers-DanlosSyndrome(EDS)
In Comorbid
EDS Conditions
SHARE
RATE
Charity Ride for DysautonomiaInternational and why itrsquos soimportant
Think Wellapalooza isnrsquot foryou Think again
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
StrengthFlexibilityHealthEDS
Speaker bull Author bull Health Educator bull
Medical Writer amp Blogger bull Ehlers-
Danlos Advocate bull Movement bull
Mindfulness bull Nutrition
StrengthFlexibilityHealthEDS -
Online Magazine for those who strive
for Strength Flexibility and Health
while living with Ehlers-Danlos
Syndrome Owner of EDS Wellness LLC
Wellapalooza LLC Mediterina Medical
Solutions LLC and SistersMedia LLC
Consulting and Education Services bull
Seminars bull Conferences bull Webinars bull
Podcasts bull Webinars bull Digital and Print
Media and Publishing Services bull
Independent Medical Sales Co-creator
(
amp
PREVIOUS3 NEXT 4
and coordinator for - Wellapalooza -
The coolest Integrative Health amp
Wellness Conferences (amp Retreats)
ever - Moving Naturally with
Hypermobility - Seminars focusing on
natural movement and proper physical
therapy strategies for those living with
hypermobility syndromes including
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) Move
More Move Better - Our Stories of
Strength - anthology series sharing
stories of hope strength and
perseverance from those living with
chronic often invisible illnesses - Just 5
Minutes - Motivation for life and
mission to heal restore and empower
the human spirit - one yoga mat at a
time Just 5 Minutes at a time - Live
Every Day Better - Live simply Show
gratitude Learning from the good that
surrounds all of us Belief in kindness
love and compassion - Invisible Strength
- Because we are Stronger 2 Gether -
EDS Ride For A Cause - Charity events
on outdoor or indoor bikes benefitting
organizations that focus on awareness
research and education for all types of
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) and its
comorbid conditions including the
promotion of wellness and mindbody
strategies for living well while living
with a chronic medical condition
RELATED POSTS
(
RELATED POSTS
TheHypermobileYogi ndashPracticingYoga withJointHypermobility Syndrome
January 15 2016
DiagnosingMast CellActivationSyndrome(MCAS) ndashThe decisionI will alwaysregret andlife postOctober 2014flu shot(post 4 of 4in series)
September 152015
Exercise isMedicine
February 252015
When livingwith EDSYou have toThinkPositiveBelieve ampJust KeepMoving
February 112015
CATEGORIES
EDSFitTips
Am Reading
Cannabis
Careers amp Business
CharityFundraising
Chronic Illness Bloggers
Comorbid EDS Conditions
Contests
EDS Athletes
EDS Resources
EDS Wellness
Education
Essential Oils
Events
Featured Video
FitnessNatural Movement
HealthMedical
Healthcare
Hypermobility Syndromes
Invisible Strength ndash Stronger 2 Gether
Just 5 Minutes
Life Hacks
Living with EDS
MindBodySoul
Move your DNA
Nutrition
Personal Growth
Product Trials
Raising Healthy amp Active EDS Kids
Research
Restorative ExercisePhysical Therapy
Sponsored Posts
Submissions
The EDS Spiral
The Hypermobile Yogi ndash Yoga for Hypermobiilty SyndromesEDS
Travel
Videos
Wellapalooza
Wellness
Womens Health
SUBSCRIBE
HELPFUL LINKS
Comorbid Conditions to EDS
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and EDS
- Mast Cell Activation Disorders (MCAD) and EDS
- Endocrine Disorders and EDS
- Chronic Pelvic Pain and EDS
The EDS Spiral
Stay in TouchJoin our mailing list to receive the latest news and updates from our team
NAME
SUBSCRIBE
EDS Information and Resources for Healthcare Professionals
EDS charities and companies who provide services and support for patients with Ehlers-DanlosSyndrome
Physical Therapy and EDS
Just5Minutes EDS ExercisePT Tips amp Video Clips
Just5Minutes Rule
Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress
(
ndash EDS Awareness ndash 2 free webinars per month
ndash Our Stories of Strength ndash Living with Ehlers-Danlos
Syndrome ndash anthology of over 50 stories from those
living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and how have
found ways to persevere
ndash Living Life to the Fullest with Ehlers-Danlos
Syndrome ndash Book
ndash Move your DNA ndash Book
Disclaimer Yoga may work for some and not for others
This post is for your information only and should not be
substituted for proper medical care or viewed as a
directive for those who have hypermobility syndromes
such as Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome To read the full
disclaimer go here
SHARE THIS
Email Print Facebook 27 LinkedIn
Reddit Twitter Pinterest 222
Google Tumblr Pocket
RELATED
EDSFitTip -The
MovingNaturally with
Lets talkabout sex
importance ofkeeping amicro-bend inyour elbowsand kneeswith JointHypermobilitySyndrome(JHS)Ehlers-DanlosSyndrome(EDS)
In EDSFitTips
Hypermobilityseminar
In Events
baby lets talkabout you andme - Howyou can beallergic tosemen andhow it relatesto Mast CellActivationSyndrome(MCAS) andEhlers-DanlosSyndrome(EDS)
In Comorbid
EDS Conditions
EDSFitTip -Theimportance ofkeeping amicro-bend inyour elbowsand kneeswith JointHypermobilitySyndrome(JHS)Ehlers-DanlosSyndrome(EDS)
In EDSFitTips
MovingNaturally withHypermobilityseminar
In Events
Lets talkabout sexbaby lets talkabout you andme - Howyou can beallergic tosemen andhow it relatesto Mast CellActivationSyndrome(MCAS) andEhlers-DanlosSyndrome(EDS)
In Comorbid
EDS Conditions
SHARE
RATE
Charity Ride for DysautonomiaInternational and why itrsquos soimportant
Think Wellapalooza isnrsquot foryou Think again
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
StrengthFlexibilityHealthEDS
Speaker bull Author bull Health Educator bull
Medical Writer amp Blogger bull Ehlers-
Danlos Advocate bull Movement bull
Mindfulness bull Nutrition
StrengthFlexibilityHealthEDS -
Online Magazine for those who strive
for Strength Flexibility and Health
while living with Ehlers-Danlos
Syndrome Owner of EDS Wellness LLC
Wellapalooza LLC Mediterina Medical
Solutions LLC and SistersMedia LLC
Consulting and Education Services bull
Seminars bull Conferences bull Webinars bull
Podcasts bull Webinars bull Digital and Print
Media and Publishing Services bull
Independent Medical Sales Co-creator
(
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The coolest Integrative Health amp
Wellness Conferences (amp Retreats)
ever - Moving Naturally with
Hypermobility - Seminars focusing on
natural movement and proper physical
therapy strategies for those living with
hypermobility syndromes including
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) Move
More Move Better - Our Stories of
Strength - anthology series sharing
stories of hope strength and
perseverance from those living with
chronic often invisible illnesses - Just 5
Minutes - Motivation for life and
mission to heal restore and empower
the human spirit - one yoga mat at a
time Just 5 Minutes at a time - Live
Every Day Better - Live simply Show
gratitude Learning from the good that
surrounds all of us Belief in kindness
love and compassion - Invisible Strength
- Because we are Stronger 2 Gether -
EDS Ride For A Cause - Charity events
on outdoor or indoor bikes benefitting
organizations that focus on awareness
research and education for all types of
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) and its
comorbid conditions including the
promotion of wellness and mindbody
strategies for living well while living
with a chronic medical condition
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Speaker bull Author bull Health Educator bull
Medical Writer amp Blogger bull Ehlers-
Danlos Advocate bull Movement bull
Mindfulness bull Nutrition
StrengthFlexibilityHealthEDS -
Online Magazine for those who strive
for Strength Flexibility and Health
while living with Ehlers-Danlos
Syndrome Owner of EDS Wellness LLC
Wellapalooza LLC Mediterina Medical
Solutions LLC and SistersMedia LLC
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Seminars bull Conferences bull Webinars bull
Podcasts bull Webinars bull Digital and Print
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Independent Medical Sales Co-creator
(
amp
PREVIOUS3 NEXT 4
and coordinator for - Wellapalooza -
The coolest Integrative Health amp
Wellness Conferences (amp Retreats)
ever - Moving Naturally with
Hypermobility - Seminars focusing on
natural movement and proper physical
therapy strategies for those living with
hypermobility syndromes including
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) Move
More Move Better - Our Stories of
Strength - anthology series sharing
stories of hope strength and
perseverance from those living with
chronic often invisible illnesses - Just 5
Minutes - Motivation for life and
mission to heal restore and empower
the human spirit - one yoga mat at a
time Just 5 Minutes at a time - Live
Every Day Better - Live simply Show
gratitude Learning from the good that
surrounds all of us Belief in kindness
love and compassion - Invisible Strength
- Because we are Stronger 2 Gether -
EDS Ride For A Cause - Charity events
on outdoor or indoor bikes benefitting
organizations that focus on awareness
research and education for all types of
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) and its
comorbid conditions including the
promotion of wellness and mindbody
strategies for living well while living
with a chronic medical condition
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(
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January 15 2016
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September 152015
Exercise isMedicine
February 252015
When livingwith EDSYou have toThinkPositiveBelieve ampJust KeepMoving
February 112015
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EDSFitTips
Am Reading
Cannabis
Careers amp Business
CharityFundraising
Chronic Illness Bloggers
Comorbid EDS Conditions
Contests
EDS Athletes
EDS Resources
EDS Wellness
Education
Essential Oils
Events
Featured Video
FitnessNatural Movement
HealthMedical
Healthcare
Hypermobility Syndromes
Invisible Strength ndash Stronger 2 Gether
Just 5 Minutes
Life Hacks
Living with EDS
MindBodySoul
Move your DNA
Nutrition
Personal Growth
Product Trials
Raising Healthy amp Active EDS Kids
Research
Restorative ExercisePhysical Therapy
Sponsored Posts
Submissions
The EDS Spiral
The Hypermobile Yogi ndash Yoga for Hypermobiilty SyndromesEDS
Travel
Videos
Wellapalooza
Wellness
Womens Health
SUBSCRIBE
HELPFUL LINKS
Comorbid Conditions to EDS
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and EDS
- Mast Cell Activation Disorders (MCAD) and EDS
- Endocrine Disorders and EDS
- Chronic Pelvic Pain and EDS
The EDS Spiral
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NAME
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EDS Information and Resources for Healthcare Professionals
EDS charities and companies who provide services and support for patients with Ehlers-DanlosSyndrome
Physical Therapy and EDS
Just5Minutes EDS ExercisePT Tips amp Video Clips
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SHARE
RATE
Charity Ride for DysautonomiaInternational and why itrsquos soimportant
Think Wellapalooza isnrsquot foryou Think again
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
StrengthFlexibilityHealthEDS
Speaker bull Author bull Health Educator bull
Medical Writer amp Blogger bull Ehlers-
Danlos Advocate bull Movement bull
Mindfulness bull Nutrition
StrengthFlexibilityHealthEDS -
Online Magazine for those who strive
for Strength Flexibility and Health
while living with Ehlers-Danlos
Syndrome Owner of EDS Wellness LLC
Wellapalooza LLC Mediterina Medical
Solutions LLC and SistersMedia LLC
Consulting and Education Services bull
Seminars bull Conferences bull Webinars bull
Podcasts bull Webinars bull Digital and Print
Media and Publishing Services bull
Independent Medical Sales Co-creator
(
amp
PREVIOUS3 NEXT 4
and coordinator for - Wellapalooza -
The coolest Integrative Health amp
Wellness Conferences (amp Retreats)
ever - Moving Naturally with
Hypermobility - Seminars focusing on
natural movement and proper physical
therapy strategies for those living with
hypermobility syndromes including
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) Move
More Move Better - Our Stories of
Strength - anthology series sharing
stories of hope strength and
perseverance from those living with
chronic often invisible illnesses - Just 5
Minutes - Motivation for life and
mission to heal restore and empower
the human spirit - one yoga mat at a
time Just 5 Minutes at a time - Live
Every Day Better - Live simply Show
gratitude Learning from the good that
surrounds all of us Belief in kindness
love and compassion - Invisible Strength
- Because we are Stronger 2 Gether -
EDS Ride For A Cause - Charity events
on outdoor or indoor bikes benefitting
organizations that focus on awareness
research and education for all types of
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) and its
comorbid conditions including the
promotion of wellness and mindbody
strategies for living well while living
with a chronic medical condition
RELATED POSTS
(
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January 15 2016
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September 152015
Exercise isMedicine
February 252015
When livingwith EDSYou have toThinkPositiveBelieve ampJust KeepMoving
February 112015
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EDSFitTips
Am Reading
Cannabis
Careers amp Business
CharityFundraising
Chronic Illness Bloggers
Comorbid EDS Conditions
Contests
EDS Athletes
EDS Resources
EDS Wellness
Education
Essential Oils
Events
Featured Video
FitnessNatural Movement
HealthMedical
Healthcare
Hypermobility Syndromes
Invisible Strength ndash Stronger 2 Gether
Just 5 Minutes
Life Hacks
Living with EDS
MindBodySoul
Move your DNA
Nutrition
Personal Growth
Product Trials
Raising Healthy amp Active EDS Kids
Research
Restorative ExercisePhysical Therapy
Sponsored Posts
Submissions
The EDS Spiral
The Hypermobile Yogi ndash Yoga for Hypermobiilty SyndromesEDS
Travel
Videos
Wellapalooza
Wellness
Womens Health
SUBSCRIBE
HELPFUL LINKS
Comorbid Conditions to EDS
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and EDS
- Mast Cell Activation Disorders (MCAD) and EDS
- Endocrine Disorders and EDS
- Chronic Pelvic Pain and EDS
The EDS Spiral
Stay in TouchJoin our mailing list to receive the latest news and updates from our team
NAME
SUBSCRIBE
EDS Information and Resources for Healthcare Professionals
EDS charities and companies who provide services and support for patients with Ehlers-DanlosSyndrome
Physical Therapy and EDS
Just5Minutes EDS ExercisePT Tips amp Video Clips
Just5Minutes Rule
Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress
(
and coordinator for - Wellapalooza -
The coolest Integrative Health amp
Wellness Conferences (amp Retreats)
ever - Moving Naturally with
Hypermobility - Seminars focusing on
natural movement and proper physical
therapy strategies for those living with
hypermobility syndromes including
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) Move
More Move Better - Our Stories of
Strength - anthology series sharing
stories of hope strength and
perseverance from those living with
chronic often invisible illnesses - Just 5
Minutes - Motivation for life and
mission to heal restore and empower
the human spirit - one yoga mat at a
time Just 5 Minutes at a time - Live
Every Day Better - Live simply Show
gratitude Learning from the good that
surrounds all of us Belief in kindness
love and compassion - Invisible Strength
- Because we are Stronger 2 Gether -
EDS Ride For A Cause - Charity events
on outdoor or indoor bikes benefitting
organizations that focus on awareness
research and education for all types of
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) and its
comorbid conditions including the
promotion of wellness and mindbody
strategies for living well while living
with a chronic medical condition
RELATED POSTS
(
RELATED POSTS
TheHypermobileYogi ndashPracticingYoga withJointHypermobility Syndrome
January 15 2016
DiagnosingMast CellActivationSyndrome(MCAS) ndashThe decisionI will alwaysregret andlife postOctober 2014flu shot(post 4 of 4in series)
September 152015
Exercise isMedicine
February 252015
When livingwith EDSYou have toThinkPositiveBelieve ampJust KeepMoving
February 112015
CATEGORIES
EDSFitTips
Am Reading
Cannabis
Careers amp Business
CharityFundraising
Chronic Illness Bloggers
Comorbid EDS Conditions
Contests
EDS Athletes
EDS Resources
EDS Wellness
Education
Essential Oils
Events
Featured Video
FitnessNatural Movement
HealthMedical
Healthcare
Hypermobility Syndromes
Invisible Strength ndash Stronger 2 Gether
Just 5 Minutes
Life Hacks
Living with EDS
MindBodySoul
Move your DNA
Nutrition
Personal Growth
Product Trials
Raising Healthy amp Active EDS Kids
Research
Restorative ExercisePhysical Therapy
Sponsored Posts
Submissions
The EDS Spiral
The Hypermobile Yogi ndash Yoga for Hypermobiilty SyndromesEDS
Travel
Videos
Wellapalooza
Wellness
Womens Health
SUBSCRIBE
HELPFUL LINKS
Comorbid Conditions to EDS
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and EDS
- Mast Cell Activation Disorders (MCAD) and EDS
- Endocrine Disorders and EDS
- Chronic Pelvic Pain and EDS
The EDS Spiral
Stay in TouchJoin our mailing list to receive the latest news and updates from our team
NAME
SUBSCRIBE
EDS Information and Resources for Healthcare Professionals
EDS charities and companies who provide services and support for patients with Ehlers-DanlosSyndrome
Physical Therapy and EDS
Just5Minutes EDS ExercisePT Tips amp Video Clips
Just5Minutes Rule
Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress
(
RELATED POSTS
TheHypermobileYogi ndashPracticingYoga withJointHypermobility Syndrome
January 15 2016
DiagnosingMast CellActivationSyndrome(MCAS) ndashThe decisionI will alwaysregret andlife postOctober 2014flu shot(post 4 of 4in series)
September 152015
Exercise isMedicine
February 252015
When livingwith EDSYou have toThinkPositiveBelieve ampJust KeepMoving
February 112015
CATEGORIES
EDSFitTips
Am Reading
Cannabis
Careers amp Business
CharityFundraising
Chronic Illness Bloggers
Comorbid EDS Conditions
Contests
EDS Athletes
EDS Resources
EDS Wellness
Education
Essential Oils
Events
Featured Video
FitnessNatural Movement
HealthMedical
Healthcare
Hypermobility Syndromes
Invisible Strength ndash Stronger 2 Gether
Just 5 Minutes
Life Hacks
Living with EDS
MindBodySoul
Move your DNA
Nutrition
Personal Growth
Product Trials
Raising Healthy amp Active EDS Kids
Research
Restorative ExercisePhysical Therapy
Sponsored Posts
Submissions
The EDS Spiral
The Hypermobile Yogi ndash Yoga for Hypermobiilty SyndromesEDS
Travel
Videos
Wellapalooza
Wellness
Womens Health
SUBSCRIBE
HELPFUL LINKS
Comorbid Conditions to EDS
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and EDS
- Mast Cell Activation Disorders (MCAD) and EDS
- Endocrine Disorders and EDS
- Chronic Pelvic Pain and EDS
The EDS Spiral
Stay in TouchJoin our mailing list to receive the latest news and updates from our team
NAME
SUBSCRIBE
EDS Information and Resources for Healthcare Professionals
EDS charities and companies who provide services and support for patients with Ehlers-DanlosSyndrome
Physical Therapy and EDS
Just5Minutes EDS ExercisePT Tips amp Video Clips
Just5Minutes Rule
Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress
(
Chronic Illness Bloggers
Comorbid EDS Conditions
Contests
EDS Athletes
EDS Resources
EDS Wellness
Education
Essential Oils
Events
Featured Video
FitnessNatural Movement
HealthMedical
Healthcare
Hypermobility Syndromes
Invisible Strength ndash Stronger 2 Gether
Just 5 Minutes
Life Hacks
Living with EDS
MindBodySoul
Move your DNA
Nutrition
Personal Growth
Product Trials
Raising Healthy amp Active EDS Kids
Research
Restorative ExercisePhysical Therapy
Sponsored Posts
Submissions
The EDS Spiral
The Hypermobile Yogi ndash Yoga for Hypermobiilty SyndromesEDS
Travel
Videos
Wellapalooza
Wellness
Womens Health
SUBSCRIBE
HELPFUL LINKS
Comorbid Conditions to EDS
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and EDS
- Mast Cell Activation Disorders (MCAD) and EDS
- Endocrine Disorders and EDS
- Chronic Pelvic Pain and EDS
The EDS Spiral
Stay in TouchJoin our mailing list to receive the latest news and updates from our team
NAME
SUBSCRIBE
EDS Information and Resources for Healthcare Professionals
EDS charities and companies who provide services and support for patients with Ehlers-DanlosSyndrome
Physical Therapy and EDS
Just5Minutes EDS ExercisePT Tips amp Video Clips
Just5Minutes Rule
Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress
(
MindBodySoul
Move your DNA
Nutrition
Personal Growth
Product Trials
Raising Healthy amp Active EDS Kids
Research
Restorative ExercisePhysical Therapy
Sponsored Posts
Submissions
The EDS Spiral
The Hypermobile Yogi ndash Yoga for Hypermobiilty SyndromesEDS
Travel
Videos
Wellapalooza
Wellness
Womens Health
SUBSCRIBE
HELPFUL LINKS
Comorbid Conditions to EDS
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and EDS
- Mast Cell Activation Disorders (MCAD) and EDS
- Endocrine Disorders and EDS
- Chronic Pelvic Pain and EDS
The EDS Spiral
Stay in TouchJoin our mailing list to receive the latest news and updates from our team
NAME
SUBSCRIBE
EDS Information and Resources for Healthcare Professionals
EDS charities and companies who provide services and support for patients with Ehlers-DanlosSyndrome
Physical Therapy and EDS
Just5Minutes EDS ExercisePT Tips amp Video Clips
Just5Minutes Rule
Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress
(
SUBSCRIBE
HELPFUL LINKS
Comorbid Conditions to EDS
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and EDS
- Mast Cell Activation Disorders (MCAD) and EDS
- Endocrine Disorders and EDS
- Chronic Pelvic Pain and EDS
The EDS Spiral
Stay in TouchJoin our mailing list to receive the latest news and updates from our team
NAME
SUBSCRIBE
EDS Information and Resources for Healthcare Professionals
EDS charities and companies who provide services and support for patients with Ehlers-DanlosSyndrome
Physical Therapy and EDS
Just5Minutes EDS ExercisePT Tips amp Video Clips
Just5Minutes Rule
Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress
(
EDS Information and Resources for Healthcare Professionals
EDS charities and companies who provide services and support for patients with Ehlers-DanlosSyndrome
Physical Therapy and EDS
Just5Minutes EDS ExercisePT Tips amp Video Clips
Just5Minutes Rule
Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress
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