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The cause of Parkinson’s is unknown
There is no test to diagnose Parkinson’s
There is no cure
Find out more www.parkinsonsnsw.org.au
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Day 31 of 31 days of 6am yoga
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Day 30 of 31 days of 6am yoga
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Day 29 of 31 days of 6am yoga
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Day 28 post 6am yoga sunrise smiles
Tuesday 28th May![](https://d1e23my2rqvqr8.cloudfront.net/668a27162d79d2dc99c19d4b162da289.jpg)
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Day 27 Monday 6am yoga crew
Monday 27th May![](https://d1e23my2rqvqr8.cloudfront.net/d1d08ad9aa60ec40be83aa1188865544.jpg)
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Day 26 of 31 days of yoga to raise awareness
Sunday yoga pic - thanks to everyone who joined in this morning.
Living with Parkinson's is a constant challenge - Lethargy and lack of response are often experienced.
Regular exercise has been shown to:
- Reduce muscle stiffness
- Improve mobility with better posture, balance and gait
- Decrease depression and anxiety
- Enhance memory
- Reduce fatigue
- Improve constipation
- Assist with slowed movement (bradykinesia)
- Improve speech, and reduce swallowing and drooling
- Improve writing and fine motor skills
Exercise is crucial for living well with Parkinson’s.
Second only to your medication.
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Day 25
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Hi Everybody
You probably know every day this month , May 2024< This May, I am taking part in Step Up for Parkinson's.
Step Up for Parkinson's is a community fundraising activity where like-minded people like myself have come together to raise funds for people living with Parkinson's.
I’d love you to support me. The good news? If you make a donation between now and Sunday 26 May 2024 (by 11.59pm), both you and I will get the chance to each win JBL wireless noise cancelling headphones. How awesome is that?
Please help me reach our goal and donate to my Step Up for Parkinson's page: https://www.stepupforparkinsons.org.au/fundraisers/garycowlishaw
Thank you so much for your support!
Gary
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Day 23 salute the after 6am class sun
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Day 22
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Day 21
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Day 20 of 31 days of 6am yoga
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Day 19 of 31 days of 6am yoga
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Day 19 of 31 days of 6am yoga
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Day 18 of 31 days of 6am yoga
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Day 17 60 mins of 6am yoga done
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Day 16 of 6am yoga (15 days to go)
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Day 15 6am yoga
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Day 14 6am sunrise yoga
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Day 13 6am yoga
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Day 12 Sunday yoga Step up
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Day 11 of 31 days of yoga @ The Living Room
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Parkinson’s and disabling gait impairments include problems like imbalance, shuffling, falling, staggering, and freezing.
Imagine trying to do yoga with a walking difficulty. People living with Parkinson's find this affects their ability to perform usual daily activities and are more likely to have falls.
Compensation strategies to help with walking are :
1. Internal cueing, like walking to a count in your head
2. External cueing, like walking in rhythm to a metronome
3. Changing the balance requirement, like making wider turns
4. Altering mental state, which includes relaxation techniques
5. Action observation and motor imagery, which includes watching another person walk
6. Adapting a new walking pattern, like jumping or walking backwards
7. Other forms of using the legs, like bicycling and crawling
Help and more info at www.parkinsonsnsw.org.au
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Day 10 6am yoga for Parkinson's
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Day 9 of 31 days of 6am yoga
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Day 8 of 6am yoga
Wednesday 8th May Thanks to the Wednesday crew for joining in and supporting my Step up for Parkinson's challenge.![](https://d1e23my2rqvqr8.cloudfront.net/7b874a693ac77fe4264fb977127179c7.jpg)
Day 7 6am yoga for Parkinson's
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Day 6 6am yoga Monday
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Day 5 Sunday yoga
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Day 4 6am yoga sculpt Saturday crew
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Day 3 6am yoga for Parkinson's disease
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Day 2 6am yoga sunrise smiles
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Day 1 May 1st
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Go Gazza !
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Well done Gary
Great effort mate, and a worthy cause.