Traditional hatha yoga requires standing and balance poses that are difficult for many people to perform, whether you are able-bodied or physically challenged. In Floor Point Yoga, all of the poses, or asanas, are performed from the floor or from a raised mat table as in a physical therapy gym. Debbie Moore RTC,CTRS, a recreational therapist with 16 years experience in physical rehabilitation and certified yoga teacher, developed Floor Point Yoga. With this nurturing and accessible approach to yoga, everyone will be able to practice some aspects of hatha yoga. Yoga helps develop a balance between one's mind and body by utilizing physical postures, or asanas, breathing techniques, and guided relaxation.
Yoga asanas exercise the entire body while increasing flexibility, strength, and stamina.
Breathing exercises help to reduce stress, increase the flow of energy through the body, while calming and integrating the mind and body. Adaptive yoga is an excellent addition to any exercise program for the physically challenged. Ronald Takemoto, M.D., physical medicine and rehabilitation. This yoga class has helped tremendously and benefited my back, arms, and particularly my right leg. I could not sit in the easy pose when I first started, but can do so now.