The Yoga Rheum

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The Yoga Rheum

Welcome to the Yoga Rheum with host, Dr. Steffany Moonaz. Dr. Steffany Moonaz is a Yoga Therapist and researcher studying and applying the tools of yoga to help transform the lives with those living with chronic conditions. In this podcast, we will explore the application of yoga to the daily life, research, real stories. You'll hear from yoga experts, people living with arthritis, and scientists who work in this space.

  1. Ep 25: Priyanka Varma: Exploring Yoga Therapy for Complex Cases

    12月13日

    Ep 25: Priyanka Varma: Exploring Yoga Therapy for Complex Cases

    Priaynak Varm is a certified Yoga Therapist (recognized by the International Association of Yoga Therapists), RYT-500 (registered with Yoga Alliance), Pilates instructor, Energy worker, sound healer, and has expertise in working with people having chronic pain, Arthritis, chronic spinal conditions, and medical trauma.  She has degrees in statistics and population sciences and is trained in the Indian classical dance form called Kathak. She's a co-founder of PranaZone, whose motto is, Breath is Joy. Presently, she's working with seniors in assisted living and memory care facilities teaching private one-on-one yoga therapy sessions in person and via Zoom, and co-teaching yoga philosophy. Show Notes: Abstract: https://meridian.allenpress.com/ijyt/issue/34/s1 Priyanka's Company: PranaZone : https://pranazone.com/ SYTAR : https://www.iayt.org/general/custom.asp?page=sytar2025 IAYT : https://www.iayt.org/ Coaching and Mentoring With Dr. Steffany Moonaz : https://www.arthritis.yoga/store-yoga-for-arthritis/coaching Work with Priyanka : https://pranazone.com/schedule/ To find out when the latest courses and podcasts launch, join our newsletter: https://www.arthritis.yoga/ Steffany' Book, Driving Home: https://www.arthritis.yoga/store-yoga-for-arthritis/p/driving-home-papercopy-tbgmh PranaZones Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/pranazone/ https://www.facebook.com/ThePranaZone Website: https://pranazone.com/⁠

    1 小時 14 分鐘
  2. Ep 24: Eddie Haaz- Creating A Wellness Culture in the Workplace

    10月21日

    Ep 24: Eddie Haaz- Creating A Wellness Culture in the Workplace

    For 15 years Eddie was President/COO of Corporate Health Solutions, Inc., a consulting firm that specialized in guiding organizations in pursuit of a “Culture of Wellness”. CHS embedded medical/behavioral teams in the “C-Suite” and provided onsite Annual Health Assessments with biometric screenings, coaching, and physician executive services. Prior to that, Eddie held various positions in the mental health and consulting fields, which have included drug and alcohol research/training, in-patient and outpatient psychiatric/substance abuse services, he's had a 43-year private practice and spent 33 years as the head of Mental Health Consultants, a behavioral health and employee assistance company. Show Notes: ⁠- First Episode with Eddie Haaz on the Yoga Rheum: ⁠ https://www.arthritis.yoga/the-yoga-rheum-podcast-1/ep-12-eddie-haaz ⁠- Harvard Business Review- Health and Wellness: ⁠ https://hbr.org/topic/subject/health-and-wellness ⁠- SHRM - https://www.shrm.org/⁠ ⁠- WELCOA - https://www.welcoa.org/⁠ ⁠- Driving Home by Dr. Steffany Moonaz- https://www.arthritis.yoga/store-yoga-for-arthritis/p/driving-home-papercopy-tbgmh - Farabaugh R, Hawk C, Taylor D, Daniels C, Noll C, Schneider M, McGowan J, Whalen W, Wilcox R, Sarnat R, Suiter L, Whedon J. Cost of chiropractic versus medical management of adults with spine-related musculoskeletal pain: a systematic review. Chiropr Man Therap. 2024 Mar 6;32(1):8. doi: 10.1186/s12998-024-00533-4. PMID: 38448998; PMCID: PMC10918856.

    1 小時 6 分鐘
  3. 8月16日

    Ep 23. Dr. Brit Alder, Elizabeth Clark, & Erica Cerquetti : What is POTS and the Autonomic Nervous System

    In this episode of The Yoga Rheum Podcast, Dr. Steffany Moonaz is joined by three exceptional guests from the Johns Hopkins POTS Clinic: Dr. Brit Adler: A renowned rheumatologist and physician scientist, Dr. Adler has developed a keen interest in Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). She is currently delving into research on immune dysregulation in POTS, providing valuable insights into the underlying mechanisms of this condition. Elizabeth Clark: A dedicated nurse practitioner who not only treats POTS patients but also lives with the condition herself. Elizabeth's personal experience with POTS gives her a unique and empathetic perspective, allowing her to connect with and support her patients on a deeper level. Erica Cerquetti: Another exceptional nurse practitioner at the Johns Hopkins POTS Clinic, Erica has Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). Her specific interest in yoga and mindfulness to improve health offers a holistic approach to managing these complex conditions. Together, we will explore the symptoms of POTS, effective management strategies, and the vital role of yoga and mindfulness in regulating the autonomic nervous system. This episode aims to provide comprehensive insights and practical advice for those affected by POTS and EDS, as well as for healthcare professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of these conditions. Resources and Links: POTS Team : https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/physical-medicine-rehabilitation/specialty-areas/pots/team

    59 分鐘
  4. Ep 21. Julia McNally - Yoga, Wellness, and Serving the Community with the RA Yogi

    4月5日

    Ep 21. Julia McNally - Yoga, Wellness, and Serving the Community with the RA Yogi

    Julia McNally is an experienced yoga teacher living with Rheumatoid Arthritis living in Montreal. Before pursuing yoga, Julia spent over 10 years working as a personal trainer and group fitness instructor in the communtiy, a career that she had to leave behind because of the progression of her arthritis. Julia used her personal experience with arthritis to find a new purpose and to help others through accessible yoga.Julia is a certified Yoga Teacher and Chair Yoga Teacher. She has also completed her YFA Level I - Yoga For Arthritis Teacher Training with Dr. Steffany Moonaz, recognized by the IAYT (International Association of Yoga Therapists). She holds a Diploma of College Studies in Psychology and a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Relations.Julia created a yoga adapted for arthritis TV series in collaboration with Arthritis Society Canada, available now on local cable channels and online. Julia is currently studying to become a Yoga Therapist. Show Notes: Youtube: https://m.youtube.com/@TheRAYogi/videos Instagram:@the.ra.yogi - https://www.instagram.com/the.ra.yogi/?hl=en Youtube Playlist: https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKAa4n_fskHKVvw_qOGfdckmW4T-rzECA Yoga for Arthritis Level 1 Training- https://yoga-for-arthritis.thinkific.com/courses/onlinelevel1training Prakash Capen Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/episode/2V7uXvdCUEYcNMrYLu3ajJ?si=M2ytBP-VThmRtJvOMdRkSg Jennifer Daks' Podcast- https://open.spotify.com/episode/3XJiEwD2lOnR535pryNCYn?si=XbTuQeDgRiaa3VZQAAlWEg Aqua Yoga- https://yfa--christafairbrother.thrivecart.com/aqua-yoga-for-arthritis/

    55 分鐘
  5. Ep 20. Posey Daves - How Yin Yoga, Hyper-Mobility, and Arthritis Can Work Together

    3月22日

    Ep 20. Posey Daves - How Yin Yoga, Hyper-Mobility, and Arthritis Can Work Together

    About Posey: Posey Daves M.S. in Mental Health Counseling, E-RYT 500; YACEP, Usui Reiki Practitioner ,Certified, Restorative Yoga Teacher,Certified Yin Yoga Teacher ​ Posey's yoga journey started when she was 16 years old. She started yoga to remain flexible during her athletic career. As the years went on yoga became much more than just the yoga poses: it became a way of life - on and off the mat.  ​ Posey passionately believes in the power of yoga to transform someone's life - physically, spiritually, & mentally. She strongly believes anyone can practice yoga. Yoga is for everyone - no matter your age, gender, race, size, athletic ability, etc.  ​ Posey loves teaching yoga to beginners and seasoned yogis. She genuinely loves sharing the practice of yoga with others. Posey believes everyone deserves to shine brightly & gain inner peace within themselves.   As a teacher, Posey creates an environment for her students to shine & reconnect with their inner beings in a judgment-free space. She is honored to help others reconnect with themselves through the power of yoga.  ​ In 2020, she released Radiant Beings, Align Your Chakras - an e-book about aligning your chakras (energy wheels) through affirmations, crystals, & yoga poses.  ​ Posey completed her 200-hour teacher training at Zeal Yoga in the Winter of 2017. Posey completed her Reiki training at Embrace Yoga DC with Reiki Master, Jessica Mahler. Posey completed her 300-hour teacher training with Caroline Wyber in the winter of 2020. She completed her Restorative Yoga Teacher Training in August 2021 with Tara Lemerise. Show Notes: Yoga for All Bodies : https://yogaforallbodies.com/ Posey's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/posey.the.yogi/ Posey's Website: https://www.poseytheyogini.com/ Aqua Yoga- https://yfa--christafairbrother.thrivecart.com/aqua-yoga-for-arthritis/

    1 小時 14 分鐘
  6. Ep 19. Jivana Heyman - What is Accessible Yoga

    3月8日

    Ep 19. Jivana Heyman - What is Accessible Yoga

    Jivana Heyman (he/him), C-IAYT, E-RYT500, is the author of Accessible Yoga: Poses & Practices for Every Body (Shambhala, 2019), Yoga Revolution: Building a Practice of Courage & Compassion (Shambhala, 2021), and The Teacher's Guide to Accessible Yoga: Best Practices for Sharing Yoga with Every Body (2024). Jivana’s work focuses on creating equity and access, starting with his AIDS activism in the 1990’s as a member of ACT UP. He also worked as a reporter for AIDS Treatment News, focusing on alternative treatments for AIDS.  Jivana started practicing yoga as a child with his grandmother, and then again in 1991 with Kazuko Onodera. He studied with Swami Satchidananda and became certified as a teacher through Integral Yoga in 1995, and as an Integral Yoga Minister in 2001. Jivana also lead their teacher training programs for over twenty years.  Once he became a teacher, Jivana immediately started sharing yoga with people with HIV/AIDS and other disabilities. In an effort to encourage his students with disabilities to become yoga teachers, he created the Accessible Yoga 200-hour Training in 2013, coining the phrase, “Accessible Yoga,” which is now used widely in the yoga community. During this time, he also trained other yoga teachers to make their classes accessible. In 2014 he launched the 38-hour Accessible Yoga Training, which he still offers today through the Accessible Yoga School, cofounded with Amber Karnes. The Accessible Yoga School is an online portal focusing on equity and accessibility in yoga.

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簡介

Welcome to the Yoga Rheum with host, Dr. Steffany Moonaz. Dr. Steffany Moonaz is a Yoga Therapist and researcher studying and applying the tools of yoga to help transform the lives with those living with chronic conditions. In this podcast, we will explore the application of yoga to the daily life, research, real stories. You'll hear from yoga experts, people living with arthritis, and scientists who work in this space.

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