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ccooper

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Yoga and Recovery
« on: February 22, 2017, 10:53:12 pm »
I just wanted to give my perspective on this. I am not a hard core yogi but I have done yoga for over a decade, a few times a month max. For me it was mental relaxation plus a physical challenge. I've always considered myself clumsy so yoga was a great thing for me. I figured after my AN removal that I might never return to yoga. A few months post surgery I decided to just try it at home, assisted by a wall or couch and just see how it went. I've progressed to the point of being able to do hour long classes. To my fullest, nope. I usually try and position myself next to a wall incase I get tipsy. On my balance affected side, I usually have to modify If we are doing standing leg poses. My unaffected side is easy.

Just know that yoga should be considered for strength building, mental satisfaction, and balance recovery. There are some simple, great online tutorials or I use an online video download service for ones to do at home.

Namaste ;)
37 yr old female
3.4x3x2.6
Retrosigmoid February 2016 at UC Health
Oops they forgot to tell me tumor was left behind
Doubled in size
Re-do Retrosigmoid at House July 2016
SSD, Facial Paralysis but almost recovered

Patti

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Re: Yoga and Recovery
« Reply #1 on: February 23, 2017, 05:02:15 am »
Same for me!  I consider it my lifelong physical therapy program.  But always next to a wall!!!!
4 cm AN removed 12/2000
subsequent brain swelling
removal of part of cerebellum
face, scalp,tongue numbness and partial paralysis
no corneal sensation and no tears-frequent eye issues
cognitive issues
Regrowth (3.1 x ..86 cm) treated by SRS on November 6, 2015

riabovamd

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Re: Yoga and Recovery
« Reply #2 on: February 26, 2017, 11:41:37 pm »
I am a month postop, thinking about going back to yoga.  Had anyone try headstand, or forearm stand , and any issues if yes?

ccooper

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Re: Yoga and Recovery
« Reply #3 on: March 01, 2017, 10:50:32 pm »
I have neck muscle damage so headstands are out for me...and that's ok ;)
37 yr old female
3.4x3x2.6
Retrosigmoid February 2016 at UC Health
Oops they forgot to tell me tumor was left behind
Doubled in size
Re-do Retrosigmoid at House July 2016
SSD, Facial Paralysis but almost recovered