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Chronic pain affects approximately 100 million Americans. In addition, chronic pain is accompanied by depression. A recent study discovered that combining yoga with meditation significantly lowered depression while empowering those with chronic pain to deal more effectively with their situation.
The small-scale study was conducted in a semi-rural population in Oregon where issues of affordability, addiction and access to care are common. Participants received intensive instruction in meditation and yoga during an eight-week period.
Researchers discovered that meditation and yoga led to significant improvements in patients' perceptions of pain, depression and disability. Following the course, Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) scores, a standard measure of depression, dropped by 3.7 points on a 27-point scale. Some patients experience a similar drop from the use of an antidepressant.
Beginning in September 2023, I will be offering two yoga plus meditation classes twice a week. Monday evenings, 6:45-7:45 and Saturday mornings 9:00 am - 10 am.
Please consider joining and share this information with friends and on your social media. - VMP
The small-scale study was conducted in a semi-rural population in Oregon where issues of affordability, addiction and access to care are common. Participants received intensive instruction in meditation and yoga during an eight-week period.
Researchers discovered that meditation and yoga led to significant improvements in patients' perceptions of pain, depression and disability. Following the course, Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) scores, a standard measure of depression, dropped by 3.7 points on a 27-point scale. Some patients experience a similar drop from the use of an antidepressant.
Beginning in September 2023, I will be offering two yoga plus meditation classes twice a week. Monday evenings, 6:45-7:45 and Saturday mornings 9:00 am - 10 am.
Please consider joining and share this information with friends and on your social media. - VMP
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