There's A New C-IAYT in the House

Three years ago our own Michelle began studying in a relatively new field, Yoga Therapy (YT). I kind of envision it as an Eastern approach to western physical therapy. I'm sure there is an actual more correct description, but in any case, needless to say, it's an intense program, as is with any endeavor. 

As of Jun 14, 2020, Michelle Tryling is now Certified in the prestigious International Association of Yoga Therapists (C-IAYT). This is in addition to being an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT). Additionally, she is in her practicum for Integrated Positional Therapy (IPT) and is being mentored personally by the inventor of IPT, Lee Albert, Neuro Muscular Therapist.

We are excited to be able to offer a variety of techniques to help our patients with their health and wellness challenges. With this new certification, Michelle is offering online YT sessions for group or individual classes. To see if your a good candidate for YT or IPT you can contact Michelle directly at yogaharmonics@gmail.com

One of the few exemplary schools of yoga therapy (YT) is in a remote area of western Massachusetts, near Stockbridge, called Kripalu. Every few months since March 2017 Michelle would travel to Kripalu to do training for up to three weeks at a time. It's been a grueling schedule for her, but she toughed it out and came out on top. We're all very proud of her. Please join me in congratulating her on her awesome achievement!

Some better descriptions of Yoga Therapy (YT) from folks actually in the field:

Yoga therapy is the facet of the ancient science of Yoga that focuses on health and wellness at all levels of the person: physical, psychological, and spiritual. Yoga therapy focuses on the path of Yoga as a healing journey that brings balance to the body and mind through an experiential understanding of the primary intention of Yoga: the awakening of Spirit, our essential nature.

Joseph LePage, M.A., Integrative Yoga Therapy (U.S.A.)

Yoga therapy is a self-empowering process, where the care-seeker, with the help of the Yoga therapist, implements a personalized and evolving Yoga practice, that not only addresses the illness in a multi-dimensional manner but also aims to alleviate his/her suffering in a progressive, non-invasive and complementary manner.  Depending upon the nature of the illness, Yoga therapy can not only be preventative or curative, but also serve a means to manage the illness, or facilitate healing in the person at all levels.

TKV Desikachar & Kausthub Desikachar

Yoga therapy is of modern coinage and represents the first effort to integrate traditional yogic concepts and techniques with Western medical and psychological knowledge. Whereas traditional Yoga is primarily concerned with personal transcendence on the part of a "normal" or healthy individual, Yoga therapy aims at the holistic treatment of various kinds of psychological or somatic dysfunctions ranging from back problems to emotional distress. Both approaches, however, share an understanding of the human being as an integrated body-mind system, which can function optimally only when there is a state of dynamic balance.

Georg Feuerstein, Ph.D.

Yoga therapy, derived from the Yoga tradition of Patanjali and the Ayurvedic system of health care refers to the adaptation and application of Yoga techniques and practices to help individuals facing health challenges at any level manage their condition, reduce symptoms, restore balance, increase vitality, and improve attitude.

Gary Kraftsow American Viniyoga Institute

Yoga therapy is the adaptation of yoga practices for people with health challenges. Yoga therapists prescribe specific regimens of postures, breathing exercises, and relaxation techniques to suit individual needs. Medical research shows that Yoga therapy is among the most effective complementary therapies for several common aliments. The challenges may be an illness, a temporary condition like pregnancy or childbirth, or a chronic condition associated with old age or infirmity.

Robin Monro, Ph.D. Yoga Biomedical Trust (England)

D. Mark Tryling, LAc., Dipl. AC, CH (NCCAOM)

Lic. AC00563 (TX Medical Board)

www.mhaom.com

Michelle Tryling, C-IAYT, E-RYT, Yoga Therapy, Integrated Positional Therapy
www.yoga-harmonics.com

Meridian Harmonics - Harmony and Balance for your Good Health

Meridian Harmonics Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

2044 Bedford Rd.

Bedford, TX 76021

817-835-0885

Why We Wear a Mask in our Clinic

Wear Your Face Mask

I continue to be surprised at how nonchalant many people are with this disease. As most people know, I am an avid cyclist and ride my bike all around Dalla-Fort Worth. I love riding my bike with other fellow cyclists. However, I decided in March that riding with others was somewhat risky since the aerosol cloud behind a rider can extend 65 feet! Even though the probability of contracting COVID-19 is small while cycling, as a healthcare provider why should I risk it? On one of my rides this past weekend I went by one of the many city parks in our area where little league baseball games were in full swing (pardon the pun). Not one player, parent, or spectator was wearing a mask or practicing social distancing.

Face masks are the most efficient method of preventing the spread of the coronavirus, according to a new analysis of infection data from Northern Italy and New York City. The data revealed that mandates for facial coverings in the two epicenters correlated with a drop in the number of new cases by roughly half and two-thirds, respectively, over the time period, studied (see the paper, Fig. 2).

The results align with previous research showing airborne transmission as the most virulent route for new infections. Though spread can occur by direct (via touching) and indirect (via surfaces) means, viral particles have been shown to survive for hours when aerosolized from coughing, sneezing, or even talking in a closed area. Even imperfect facial coverings may prevent such particles from spreading. Still, researchers warn that face mask requirements alone are not sufficient to halt the pandemic.

Anecdotally, no new cases were observed from two Missouri hairdressers who saw 140 clients while sick but had implemented face mask requirements. 

Cases have begun to spike in places like Florida and Texas. The US has suffered more cases and deaths due to COVID-19 than any other country. The US has reported 2.1 million total cases, with 117,859 deaths. Some respected epidemiologists expect the number of deaths in the US to double by September 2020. See the three-day rolling average here. 

Talk with any frontline healthcare provider and you'll discover how dangerous it is to relax the vigilant procedures set forth in April and May too soon. One expert recently stated that in comparing the COVI-19 pandemic to a baseball game, we're just now in the second inning. Just think about that for a moment. 

In early June I was surprised to learn how little Japan was affected by COVID-19. Their culture naturally promotes more respect for each other and are more conscientious of the world, as a whole. Infectious disease outbreaks are common in Asia and consequently, this population naturally is more vigilant with hygiene, social distancing, and wearing masks. If it works there, doesn't it make sense that it would work in the US?

As always, our desire is to provide a safe, clean place to provide premium health and wellness care. We will continue to wear masks in our clinic and we want our clients and patients to honor our request to do so, as well. This is all about being respectful and caring for the wellbeing of each other.

In spite of the widespread relaxation of health recommendations, we continue to do all we can to make sure our office is cleaner than ever before and we're doing our part to be safe for our clients and patients. It really is each of our responsibility to do our part to prevent the proliferation of infection.

D. Mark Tryling, LAc., Dipl. AC, CH (NCCAOM)

Lic. AC00563 (TX Medical Board)

www.mhaom.com

Michelle Tryling, E-RYT, Yoga Therapy, Integrated Positional Therapy
www.yoga-harmonics.com

Meridian Harmonics - Harmony and Balance for your Good Health

Meridian Harmonics Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

2044 Bedford Rd.

Bedford, TX 76021

817-835-0885