Where can I purchase a yoga dvd specifically designed for people with MS?
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On Amazon.com there's a DVD available called "Yoga for MS,"\nstarring Shoosh Lettick Crotzer. It's $29.50.\n\nAlso, here's an article on yogajournal.com that may be of some help:\n\nYoga for Multiple Sclerosis\n\nI have multiple sclerosis and have been practicing Iyengar yoga for a few months. It's been very beneficial. Is there anything I can focus on to bring more progress? \n\nBy Baxter Bell\n\n— Jessica Howland, Kihei, Hawaii \n\nBaxter Bell's reply:\n Jessica, your entry into hatha yoga with the Iyengar method was a fortuitous choice. The ability to adapt the poses with props can be particularly beneficial with multiple sclerosis (MS), since flare-ups can affect strength, balance, and coordination. \nIt’s also important for you to know about a very unique Iyengar teacher, Eric Small (located in the Los Angeles area), whose personal story of developing MS in his late teens and reclaiming his health through his study with Mr. Iyengar is almost legendary. His experience eventually led him to work with the National MS Society to create a yoga teacher-training program for teachers who want to work with students with MS. I was fortunate enough to participate in this course in 2001 with Eric as the lead instructor. \n\nStudying with an MS-trained instructor can improve your chances of moving through the practice at an appropriate pace for whatever stage of the MS cycle you may find yourself in. In addition, you will learn specific sequences designed for challenges such as fatigue, constipation, problems with digestion, lack of mental clarity, or balance. Balance, for example, can be addressed with asanas such as Tadasana (Mountain Pose), Virabhadrasana I (Warrior Pose I) and Virabhadrasana II (Warrior Pose II), and Trikonasana (Triangle Pose). \n\nFor a student with MS, there are three types of symptoms that hatha yoga directly addresses: fatigue and heat intolerance, numbness in the limbs and loss of coordination, and loss of flexibility and balance. Fatigue and heat intolerance appear to be the most limiting factors to MS students. To counter these limitations, students learn to master the breath and practice restorative postures. Both techniques cool the body and calm the nervous system. The simple breathing technique of lengthening the exhalation a little longer than the inhalation helps quiet the nervous system. It’s been observed that heat, stress, and tension can cause temporary worsening of MS symptoms, so keep the pace of practice relaxed but focused—keeping the body just shy of sweating is important. \n\nMS can also result in a daily battle with numbness of the arms and legs, muscle spasms, and loss of coordination. The system of yoga emphasizes stretching and breathing, which can release tension and improve circulation and body awareness. Yoga practice can also facilitate harmony between the muscular and nervous systems of the body, possibly resulting in more fluid movement and relief from muscle tension. As a student’s level of body awareness improves, she can begin to recognize the first signs of stress on her system before it overwhelms her. \n\nFinally, in addition to evolving body awareness, yoga increases flexibility and balance. The poses increase the range of motion in the joints and improve muscle tone, and work of most of the body’s muscle groups. \n\nYour yoga practice can be tailored according to your needs. If you are in a period of remission and your balance is intact, you can often do most of poses practiced in an ordinary class setting. During periods of relapse, stay in the groove of practicing by doing a modified practice, for example lying supine on the floor or utilizing chairs and the wall. \n\nThe effect of hatha yoga on MS is of such great interest that the National Institutes of Health’s National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine division has funded a study of the effects of yoga on MS patients. Preliminary data shows improvement speci
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a yoga mat and comfortable clothes.  that should do it.  walmart sells mats for $9.
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try msactivesource.com  or NORD.com\n\n\ngood luck
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I have seen them in catalogs that specialize in fitness videos.  You could probably also do a search on the internet.
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If one was made, I'd check eBay. If not there, ask a techno-whiz to burn it to a UK format DVD, but make sure it's within legal copyright laws.
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Try the link below. Also, a lot of music stores and bookstores sell CDs with exercises on them.
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You can go to ebay and do a search.\n\nHere is a link to what I found:  http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?from=R40&satitle=knee+high+toe+socks\n\nI think you are looking for these leg warmers though:\n\nhttp://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?from=R40&satitle=leg+warmer\n\nHere are some really cool japanese style ones:\n\nhttp://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?sofocus=unknown&sbrftog=1&from=R10&satitle=sock+leg+warmer&sacat=-1%26catref%3DC6&bs=Search&fsop=1%26fsoo%3D1&coaction=compare&copagenum=1&coentrypage=search&fgtp=&sargn=-1%26saslc%3D2&sadis=200&fpos=ZIP%2FPostal&ftrt=1&ftrv=1&saprclo=&saprchi=\n\nHere are leotards for adults: \nhttp://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?sofocus=bs&sbrftog=1&catref=C12&from=R10&satitle=leotard+adult&sacat=79794%26catref%3DC6&bs=Search&fsop=1%26fsoo%3D1&coaction=compare&copagenum=1&coentrypage=search&fgtp=&sargn=-1%26saslc%3D2&sadis=200&fpos=ZIP%2FPostal&ftrt=1&ftrv=1&saprclo=&saprchi=\n\nThe only thing you can look for locally is dance stores, they sell stuff like that for male dancers (ballet).
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try checking with dvd rental places on the net, like netflix or blockbuster,dvd avenue, they were some help to me.
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Can you get to a facility with a therapy pool?  I have two relatives with MS and that has been a lifesaver for them.\n\nThe water temperature can be a little warmer, which lends to relaxing and soothing sore muscles.  The water takes away some of the weight and impact of exercises or walking in the water.\n\nGood luck.
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We have a child at out school with MS, he doesn't have a special diet, is wheelchair bound, they do basic range of motion, and streching. But the best thing for you to do is contact your clients doctor, cover your butt, you wouldnt want to do anything that could potentially hurt this woman.
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Try the hmv website. Go to the DVDs section and coming soon. Hope this helps.x
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I like Steven Halpern for music:\n\nhttp://www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_nr_i_1/105-4256668-0200450?ie=UTF8&keywords=steven%20halpern&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Asteven%20halpern%2Ci%3Apopular&page=1\n\nFor Yoga I like:\n\nYoga Zone  \n\nhttp://www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_nr_i_2/105-4256668-0200450?ie=UTF8&keywords=yoga%20zone&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Ayoga%20zone%2Ci%3Advd&page=1
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There are tons. I am disabled and got a few. Try your local Independent Living Association. Also, look at the MS Foundation site. Also, the office of the disabled in each county can help you. Email me if you need more help
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Craigs list or eBay, also some stores will take used DVD's
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well, Im sure you can get one just about at any fitness themed store in the area. But the best are the ones made by balanced body, the original distributor and manufacturer of pilates equiptment. The bad news is, you can only order their products on line. but the good news is, their warehouse is  located in Sac on fegeson off of fruitridge. You get them a bit cheaper from them rather than going to a store as it its pretty much factory direct. And being they are a local company, you should receive your items pretty fast. Although they are local, they dont have a store or showroom set up. You could try giving them a call and seeing if you order and pay on line, if there is anyway you could pick it up instead of have it shipped. I left the link below with their local contact information.
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try this www.ttapp.com the have work outs for those in wheelchair
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Check out the DrWhitaker.com site, you can order from there.