How does the yoga for ME/CFS class differ from a normal hatha yoga class?
The yoga for ME/CFS class differs from a normal hatha yoga class in the following ways: • There are a lot more relaxation and breathing exercises which involve no movement (often nearly half of the class). • Most of the class is done lying down. There is a little sitting, but there is no standing. • More gentle variations of some of the postures are performed. Some of the standing postures are modified so they can be done lying down. For example ‘The Tree’ and the ‘Sideways Bend’ are performed lying down. • There are longer pauses between the different movements/postures. The participants and the teachers understand the needs of those with ME and CFS and that overexertion can trigger malaise and worsen fatigue.
