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Our Mission
Yoga for Arthritis serves people living with arthritis and their care providers with a whole-person philosophy that fosters joyful living with any diagnosis.
Our mission is to provide evidence-informed practices and trainings for yoga teachers and students that combine the foundation of yoga with accessible movement and modern research.
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Testimonial
“As a yoga teacher who suffers from both rheumatoid and osteoarthritis, I appreciate the level of knowledge Steffany has in this area. I look forward to sharing her recommendations with my clients.” - D. Harper
Benefits for Yoga For Arthritis
Medical research has shown that yoga can have several physical and psychological benefits. These include increased strength, flexibility, balance and a greater ability to relax and manage stress. Yoga can help people to breathe more efficiently, and reduce anxiety or depression. It can also improve positive feelings, increase energy, and reduce the symptoms of many chronic disorders.
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The Latest Podcast Episode
The Yoga Rheum Podcast
With Dr. Steffany Moonaz
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And gain access to our Q & A Video series with, Yoga for Arthritis Founder,
Dr. Steffany Moonaz.
Explore Yoga for Arthritis on Youtube.
Our Youtube channel offers yoga classes, modifications, lectures from Dr.Moonaz, and much more.
Find YFA Community Classes & Teachers
Would you like to see if there is a Yoga for Arthritis community class near you? Search our listing of classes and check the directory for a Yoga for Arthritis teacher near you.
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Learn How To Meditate
Self-Paced Online 8 Week Meditation Course
For the first time ever, join us for a meditation course. This course is designed to online and can be completely online but is designed to have a class a week. Anyone & everyone is welcome, no matter your diagnosis or limitations.
Each week we explore a different approach to meditation. By the end of the 8 weeks, you will have developed a daily meditation practice and will have the knowledge and skills necessary to continue on your own. Weather you are a beginner or have experience meditating, this course will offer a variety of tools and strategies to practice with greater comfort and ease.
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Book A Session With Dr.Moonaz
Book Meeting/Coaching/Private Session with Dr. Steffany Moonaz
You can now enjoy online sessions with the founder of Yoga for Arthritis!
Dr. Moonaz offers Arthritis Self-Care Coaching and Yoga Therapy Sessions online!
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Become a Member
Yoga for Arthritis Membership helps to support our mission and ongoing efforts!
Yoga for Arthritis is a membership organization. We rely on memberships to continue developing new offerings and improving the programs and content that are available to the yoga students and professionals we serve. Membership demonstrates engagement and commitment to our mission and offers a growing set of benefits.
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