Mary-Naomi Williams

A friend suggested I try yoga after I had Covid19 on top of an asthma flare up. It was not a nice experience.. Episodes of intense breathless that felt like I was suffocating were intense and frightening. 

 

By the time I contacting Lorraine, I’d tried a 10 minute stretching DVD  but I only managed 5 mins. Less than 2 months post covid infection I still could hardly breath which was frightening. I was unable to go to work. As a  Practice Nurse who specialises in asthma management I knew the full implications of my situation. 

I spoke with Lorraine before the first session as i was mainly concerned as to how I was ever going to manage a 90 minutes class when I couldn’t do 5 minutes exercise.  Lorraine asssured me I’d be fine and I joined her Monday 15:30 yoga therapy group. I did survive, in fact I flourished. We started very gently at first but I could feel my lungs getting air to places they previously hadn’t. 

That was 10 months ago. I have a long way to go to reach my previous fitness levels but I have been genuinely amazed at my improvement. I particularly like the way Lorraine gets us into poses giving detailed instructions on Zoom and then tells you what the yoga pose is doing to the body whilst youre in the pose. Each week Lorraine checked in with us to see how we were and pitched the class accordingly; I never felt any pressure to go beyond what felt comfortable. Each week was adjusted to my energy levels and breathing ability. 

I frequently mention yoga therapy to my colleagues and patients I see. I’ve even recommended it to the man who came out to fix my car! 

In short, the physical impact of yoga therapy on the movement and flow of muscles, blood circulation, and the filtration systems of the body is incredible, not to mention the impact on my neurological system as my upper body becomes more mobile as free movement becomes more comfortable. It has given me a great sense of well-being as my confidence in my body has begun to return.  I have also returned to work.

I highly recommend Yoga therapy to help you reach your full health potential.

Lorraine is simply fantastic.

Mary-Naomi Williams 

 

Practice nurse specialising in asthma management