Yoga, My Bed & M.E.

by Donna Owens

This easy to use invaluable book is revolutionary in offering modified yoga suitable for those with M.E./ CFS or those who have limited energy, but it is also great for anyone who is wanting to begin a gentle yoga practice for recovery. People with M.E. often avoid trying yoga because they may find it too exhausting for them or are nervous that it may trigger a M.E. relapse. The poses in this book have been specially formulated so they can be practiced in bed and selected according to individual needs. No need for any special equipment, just your favourite pjs. This book •Useful information about M.E. •Benefits of yoga and meditation•Six gentle yoga sequences•Three meditation guides•Clear photographs’ and instructionsDonna Owens began yoga back in the 90`s following years of bad M.E. taking yoga poses which she could do while bed-ridden to help ease the condition. She is now trained in Yoga in Health, Anatomy & Physiology and studied M.E. Recovery and now helps many other M.E. people all around the world through Yoga, My Bed & M.E.To support and help people feel brighter, happier and healthier through yoga

100 pages, Paperback

Published September 20, 2016

Reviews

[Naomi Sara · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an excellent book for anyone with M.E or any similar chronic illness who wants to engage in gentle exercise. Donna who writes this books has M.E herself and is a qualified yoga instructor and uses her knowledge of the condition and of yoga to guide you through some simple low-key movements that can help ease pain, stiffness and aches that can arise from having a chronic illness. The book is very informative with Donna sharing her experience of having M.E and the benefits of yoga. Whilst exercise can exacerbate illnesses like M.E I've found this book helpful just to help my body become a little more mobile on days when I am able to and there are several 5-10 minute gentle exercises to chose from in the book such as a 5 minute bedtime yoga routine. There is also an explanation of each yoga movement, what it can help with, cautions to avoid it if necessary (e.g. if you experience headaches) a photo of the yoga pose as well as written instructions on the pose. This book has helped ease me back into yoga with careful guidance especially having a hypermobility disorder alongside my M.E as before I became unwell I used to avidly do a lot of yoga. It's also a good book to dip in and out of as I do regularly.

[Mintti · Rating 5 out of 5]

The author Donna Owens is a CFS/ME warrior herself and is also a yoga instructor. She has developed a gentle yoga for people fighting CFS/ME. You can do it in your bed and in your pj's. You can start with just one asana and build from there on. On very bad flare-up days you can just focus on breathing and do a bit more on better days. Donna really understands what it's like living with CFS/ME and can give really good advice on what to do and how. Really recommend this to anyone interested in very gentle yoga and learning to listen to oneself.