{"id":375,"date":"2018-08-05T17:25:45","date_gmt":"2018-08-05T23:25:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/psoriasiszap.gtgrgq9c-liquidwebsites.com\/?page_id=375"},"modified":"2020-01-27T16:27:46","modified_gmt":"2020-01-27T23:27:46","slug":"yoga-for-psoriasis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/psoriasiszap.com\/yoga-for-psoriasis\/","title":{"rendered":"Yoga for Psoriasis – Relieve Stress with Yoga to Relieve Your Symptoms"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/a>Yoga for Psoriasis<\/h1>\n

Yoga for psoriasis has been shown to help some people keep their outbreaks in check. This shouldn\u2019t come as a surprise to anyone since yoga combines stretching, deep breathing, strengthening exercises and meditation<\/strong> all into one activity.
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The end result for many people that both suffer from psoriasis and do yoga is increased strength and mobility, weight loss, lower stress levels and more blood flow to the skin<\/strong>. All of these are things that can limit the severity of psoriasis outbreaks and flare-ups<\/a>.
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Where do you find a yoga teacher to help you explore yoga for psoriasis?<\/h2>\n

This is a question that many people have. If you\u2019re not really familiar with yoga as a form of medical treatment then it can be difficult to find a teacher that specializes in that field.
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\nThe Yoga Alliance Directory is one place to find a teacher in your area. YouTube and other videos are also a great way to get professional instruction in your own home.<\/p>\n

Some places that may provide pain focused yoga classes in your area are hospitals, the YMCA, and local medical centers<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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How long will you have to dedicate to yoga a day?<\/h2>\n

Somewhere between 15 and 30 minutes a day<\/strong> seems to be recommended by most people. More hardcore yoga instructors recommend going for longer to see the most benefit.<\/p>\n

I would suggest not looking at it as \u201cHow long do I have to do this for?\u201d but instead see it as getting to relax for 15-30 minutes at a time<\/em>. As you learn to focus on yourself and ease your stress and tension, yoga becomes very relaxing and enjoyable for most people.
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Where should you start if you\u2019re new to yoga?<\/h2>\n

Don\u2019t let some of the crazy yoga moves you\u2019ve seen people doing in the past intimidate you. You don\u2019t ever have to do those unless you decide it\u2019s something that you want to do.<\/p>\n

You can get the full stress relieving and flexibility benefits from yoga by just doing simple exercises.<\/p>\n

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Deep Breathing<\/h3>\n

Deep breathing exercises are a great place to begin. These breathing exercises relieve stress and are one of the keys to entering a meditative state.<\/p>\n

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You can begin by finding a quiet place. Then sit on the floor with your legs crossed, back upright, and arms relaxed on your knees. Breathe in as deeply as you can, pause for a second, and exhale all of the air out of your lungs.<\/p>\n

Do this for 5-10 minutes. If you\u2019re finding that your mind won\u2019t calm down or you can\u2019t relax then you can try this. Think to yourself \u201cmy body is relaxing\u201d as you inhale. As you exhale think \u201cmy body is relaxed.\u201d<\/p>\n

I find talking to myself like that really helps me relax and is one of the best yoga techniques for psoriasis relief<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Child\u2019s Pose<\/h3>\n

Child\u2019s Pose is another relaxation pose. It also stretches and lengthens the spine which can help relieve back pain.<\/p>\n

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Start by sitting back on your heels. Then, lean forward until your torso is on your thighs and forehead touches the floor.<\/p>\n

From here, lay your arms along your sides and breath evenly, feeling your spine and lower back release and any tension washing away.<\/p>\n

You can stay in this pose for up to several minutes. It\u2019s normally used as a counter for backbend style stretching.<\/p>\n