Yoga, meditation, and mindfulness has been shown to provide health benefits to all even those with medical conditions. In a study published in the Annals of Medical & Health Sciences in 2015 on the Influence and Duration of Yoga on Anxiety and Depression Scores Associated with Chronic Illness, the study found that for those suffering from chronic illness, a regular yoga practice decreases anxiety and depression (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4512118/).
The following yoga, meditation, and mindfulness service organizations are dedicated to helping those with medical conditions.
​Organizations listed alphabetically
Accessible Yoga
AdaPTed Yoga
Asanas for Autism and Special Needs
Ashrams for Autism
Bolster and Bridge
Location: El Segundo, CA
Eat, Breathe, Thrive
Kula for Karma
oMS Yoga
Yoga4Cancer
YogAutism
Yoga For Arthritis
Yoga for the Special Child
Yoga Support
Life After Brain Surgery"Accessible Yoga is an international grassroots organization dedicated to sharing yoga with everyone. Accessible Yoga is dedicated to sharing the benefits of Yoga with anyone who currently does not have access to these practices, and with communities that have been excluded or underserved. All people, regardless of ability or background, deserve equal access to the ancient teachings of Yoga, which offer individual empowerment and spiritual awakening. By building a strong network and advocating for a diverse Yoga culture that is inclusive and welcoming, we are sharing Yoga with all."
"As physical therapy students we embrace the vision statement of the APTA, “Transforming society by optimizing movement to improve the human experience.” Our vision for adaPTed Yoga is to combine our academic knowledge and clinical experience, with our belief in the benefits of yoga and mindfulness, to provide classes, resources and strategies to support complete physical, mental and social well-being."
Website: https://adaptedyoga.blog/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adaptedyogaIHP/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/adaPTed_Yoga
"Teaching Children of All Abilities mindful breathing and yoga poses to increase focus, body awareness, self-regulation, communication and self-esteem through visualization strategies, games, hands-on activities, and modifications to meet the unique strengths and abilities of each individual child."
Location: Various Locations, New Jersey
"Ashrams for Autism seeks to empower and guide the autism community toward peacefully achieving their highest potential through yoga. We firmly believe that yoga can provide the proper tools for self-regulation and empowerment for this population."
Website: https://www.ashrams4autism.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ashrams4Autism/
Location: El Segundo, CA
"Our Mission is to integrate yoga therapy and mind/body programs into the medical community to support and empower people and their loved ones touched by cancer."
"Eat Breathe Thrive is a not-for-profit organization that aims to prevent and help individuals overcome eating disorders. Our mission is to provide skills and resources for healthy eating, emotional resilience, and positive embodiment. "
Website: https://www.eatbreathethrive.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/EatBreatheThrive
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eatbreathethrive/
"Kula for Karma pioneers the integration of therapeutic yoga, meditation and stress management into mainstream medicine and healthcare. As a national nonprofit organization, we offer programs, at no cost, to populations that face physical and mental health challenges."
Website: http://www.kulaforkarma.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kula4karma/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kulaforkarma/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/kula4karma
"Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a disease of the central nervous system that disrupts the flow of information between the brain and the body. oMS Yoga is changing the lives of people living with Multiple Sclerosis through yoga. The flow must go on."
Website: https://www.omsyoga.org/
"The mission of yoga4cancer (y4c) and the Retreat Project is to help cancer patients and survivors manage treatment side effects and cancer recovery by offering specialized yoga classes, workshops, trainings and research. An accredited training program, available worldwide, prepares yoga teachers and healthcare professionals in y4c methodology, which integrates classic yoga and current scientific research."
Website: https://y4c.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yoga4cancer/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoga4cancer/
YogAutism brings the gifts of yoga to people on the autism spectrum while bringing the gifts of people with autism to the yoga community. In the last few years, based on decades of yoga experience, YogAutism has assembled a set of specific exercises that address the common physiological patterns of individuals with ASD which inhibit breathing. When breathing is restored, there is a corresponding reduction in anxiety and increase in the abilities to self-regulate and remain calm in response to external stimuli. YogAutism trained a number of his yoga students in the Madison area in these techniques, and together they have offered public classes or individuals with ASD since 2008.
Website: http://www.yogautism.org/
"Our mission is to assist people who are feeling disconnected from their bodies so that they can rediscover freedom of movement, and the inner power to live life on their terms. To foster a new concept of the possibilities for people living with arthritis. To free our students from pain, if only for a moment, so that they might experience pure joy and know that it is their true nature. To foster a change in our relationship to pain so that it might serve as a vehicle for discovering meaning, purpose, priorities and even greater joy.
Website: https://arthritis.yoga/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Yoga4Arthritis
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yogaforarthritis/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Yoga4arthritis
"Yoga for the Special Child®, LLC is multi-level comprehensive Program of Yoga techniques designed to enhance the natural development of children with special needs. Our style of Yoga is gentle and beneficial, safe for babies and children with Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Microcephaly, Autism and other developmental disabilities. These methods also provide an effective treatment for children diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder, ADHD and Learning Disabilities. "
Website: http://www.specialyoga.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YogaForTheSpecialChild/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yogaforthespecialchild/
Life After Brain Surgery
"We help brain surgery patients get their lives back through tailored yoga curriculum through a local partner at an affordable cost"
Website: https://yogasupport.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yogasupportORG/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yogasupport/