| Date of Birth |
1973 |
| Occupation |
full time mom, part time forestry
researcher/ consultant |
| Hobbies/Activities |
beach volleyball, swimming, snowboarding,
playing violin |
| What condition have
you been diagnosed with? |
repetitive sprained
ankle- perpetually swollen, and prone to spraining again very
easily |
| How long have you been diagnosed
with this condition? |
15 years |
| How would you explain your diagnosis? |
see #1 |
| What kinds of things about your
diagnosis affect you: |
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| - Physically? |
had to be careful what
shoes to wear. Sometimes needed to wear support bandage for
sports- volleyball, etc. |
| - Psychologically? |
N/A |
| - General Quality of Life? |
N/A |
| What Treatments
are you receiving & how were they working? |
received physio several
times- exercises, ultrasound treatments, etc...it improved,
but still remained slightly swollen and prone to re-injury |
| How did you hear about Bikram
Yoga? |
walked by Cambie studio & from
a friend + tried Moksha Yoga near my parents place in Mississauga
ON first- and went for Bikram's in Vancouver- cause I love
the hot room, but wanted less poses, held for longer each. |
| Did you have any fear or tendencies
about the yoga? |
in the beginning, I didn't like
the constant talking of the teachers, but after I got used
to it, I like it now, cause it allows me to clear my mind
and only focus on my body & breathing |
| How long have you been practicing
the yoga? How often per week? |
10 months- I aim for 3 times a
week, but sometimes only manage 1 or 2 times per week |
| What changes have you noticed
in yourself that you believe are a result of you practicing
the yoga? |
my ankle is no longer swollen,
it feels stronger. |
| Has any of your conventional
treatment changed since practicing the yoga? (i.e. discontinuation
of medication) |
no |
| What would you like to tell
people who are feeling hesitant about trying the yoga? |
just try it- it's amazing! It makes
you feel so much better physically and mentally. I haven't
been in this good shape since I was 18 years old!
It energizes your body, calms your mind and feeds your soul. |
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