# Yoga and ataxia

**URL:** <https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/yoga-and-ataxia/5955>\
**Category:** News, Research, and Clinical Trials\
**Created:** [June 21, 2017, 1:15pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/yoga-and-ataxia/5955 "2017-06-21T13:15:02Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 5\
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**Author:** ![Chico713](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/d78d45/32.png) [@Chico713](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/u/Chico713)\
**Post date:** [June 21, 2017, 1:15pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/yoga-and-ataxia/5955/1 "2017-06-21T13:15:02Z")

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> **[Sex Yoga: 6 Postures and Benefits for a Better Sex Life](https://www.healthline.com/health/sex-yoga)**
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> We all know that yoga has many benefits. While you might come to the mat to find your Zen, the benefits of yoga are better than we thought. It turns out that yoga can improve your sex life in more ways than one. And, before you get scared by thoughts...

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**Author:** ![John\_D](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwithataxia.org/john_d/32/608_2.png) [@John\_D](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/u/John_D)\
**Post date:** [June 21, 2017, 2:52pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/yoga-and-ataxia/5955/2 "2017-06-21T14:52:08Z")

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I found them frustrating. Yeah, the potential health benefits are great, but I found that I had major balance issues trying them and frustration kept me from exploring them them to a level where they might be beneficial.

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**Author:** ![Beryl\_Park](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwithataxia.org/beryl_park/32/5716_2.png) [@Beryl\_Park](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/u/Beryl_Park)\
**Post date:** [June 22, 2017, 5:35pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/yoga-and-ataxia/5955/3 "2017-06-22T17:35:41Z")

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I haven’t tried yoga because of my experience with Pilates😏 The actual positions were do-able but moving into position gave me vertigo and nausea😏 (I tried to keep up with the class)  
Although I’ve since learned, one-to-one tuition, with adapted positions would be better😊xB

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**Author:** ![Mikeg2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/87869e/32.png) [@Mikeg2](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/u/Mikeg2)\
**Post date:** [April 13, 2019, 5:47pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/yoga-and-ataxia/5955/4 "2019-04-13T17:47:40Z")

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I have been diagnosed with cerebellar ataxia. I take Dalfampridine extended release tablets, 10 mg twice a day. It takes about two hours from the time I take my first tablet in the morning till I feel positive affects. I do yoga stretching and minor calisthenics for two hours while I wait for the effects to take place . All of these exercises are done on a yoga mat on the floor as I cannot stand during this time. It gives me the sense that I am making good use of this time and I feel good about the positive effects on my body. I also use this time to concentrate on stretching my muscles and meditation.

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**Author:** ![Chas521](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwithataxia.org/chas521/32/5683_2.png) [@Chas521](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/u/Chas521)\
**Post date:** [April 13, 2019, 6:40pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/yoga-and-ataxia/5955/5 "2019-04-13T18:40:51Z")

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Exercise and stretching are quite beneficial for Ataxia. Keep up the good work.