YOGA FOR ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS 🦴 WELL WITH HELS

[@sashaoliviaart]

I have AS and this is the first time I was able to do yoga without pain! Thanks for the nice stretch ♥️

[@WellWithHels]

Sasha! Thank you so much for sharing and reading your comment made me so happy :) Hope you're having a wonderful week so far! x x x

[@hatthewmartley]

Thank you. I've suffered with AS for 20 years now and I've always neglected my physical health somewhat. I just did this and it felt so nice. It's definitely inspired me to start taking a little responsibility for my physical health.

[@WellWithHels]

❤️ Thank you so much for being here and sharing that 🙏 I'm so, so glad to hear this felt nice for you x

[@MeliLifts]

Im only 21 years old but just got diagnosed with A.S recently and this really helped start my day not only feeling better physically but also much better mentally so thank you!

[@WellWithHels]

So, so pleased to read that this video helps you a little 🙏 Thank you for sharing your experience x

[@tylerb8032]

Full blown case of AS , currently experiencing the "flare ups" !!! This came as a respite though I cud do just 20% of these. Too much pain in lower right side of my back. Godspeed to you Helen 🙏🙌

[@WellWithHels]

❤️ Sending you lots of love Tyler and thank you so much for sharing your experience x

[@reneesoto3446]

My AS makes falling asleep and staying asleep very difficult. I did this yoga routine last night right before bed. Best sleep I've had in months. Thank you

[@WellWithHels]

🤩 So happy for you Renee!! Thank you for sharing! x x x

[@rameshkrishnan3020]

Can this be done before going to bed at night??

[@frankwiggins6688]

Thank you for relaxing session. I would love for you to have sessions like this. Frank😊

[@secretvengance]

Tough times, bit of practicing yoga, thanks for having this video Helen. You're really great!

[@WellWithHels]

🙏Thank you for sharing your experience i'mbatman x

[@marcusphoenix594]

Hidden gem of a channel. Starting to feel AS symptoms and this session felt great!

[@WellWithHels]

Hey Marcus! SO awesome to hear this one felt good for you, thank you for choosing to practise with me and hope you've had a lovely weekend! xxx

[@kellypantaleoni5166]

This was a glorious way to close out the day Helen💗 I truly appreciate these short gentle movement classes that are just what I need to unwind after work😉

[@WellWithHels]

Glad you enjoyed it Kelly! This one felt like a treat to film too! xxx

[@kalianayoga9808]

Helen I love your channel so much! Everyone needs a gentle practice for the spine and it’s so nice to have a great demonstration from you on this platform. Beautiful job❤️👍

[@WellWithHels]

Thank you so so much for the lovely feedback Kaliana! Hope you have a lovely day! xxx

[@daringcow]

Thats so lovely to see video other than nass doing advice on AS exercise

[@WellWithHels]

I hope this helps some people :) Thank you for leaving a comment xxx

[@creeperboom3456]

I love the way you describ each pose( i dont have to look up 100x ☺️. I can focus well on movement. Thank you.

[@WellWithHels]

🤩 SO glad to hear that!! Thank YOU for the lovely feedback and hope you enjoyed the moves x

[@lindapriebe9011]

This felt so nice. I did it in the morning before I got ready for work to help get me going. It felt great and helped with my pain! Thank you!

[@WellWithHels]

Hey Linda! I'm so glad this helped you today :) Hope you have a great day! x x x

[@beckym8245]

I have axial spondyloarthritis - currently mainly in my neck. This really helped this morning! Namaste 🙏

[@WellWithHels]

❤So lovely to hear this helped you this morning Becky! Thank you for choosing to practise with me and have a wonderful day! xxx

[@kellyanndevine262]

Thank you so much for this. It helped to lessen my pain.

[@WellWithHels]

You are so welcome Kellyann, so glad this helped you! Thank you for being here and leaving a comment x x x

[@charlottewallis9627]

This was a really nice one. Thank you, this really does help.

[@WellWithHels]

SO lovely to hear that Charlotte 🙏 Thank you for sharing your experience x

[@JoSanOng]

Thank you so much for this routine! Do you happen to have a routine for seronegative spondyloarthritis?

[@WellWithHels]

My pleasure! Thank you for leaving a comment 😊 I don't have a routine for seronegative spondyloarthritis.... BUT I can make one! Any insight into what you think would feel good, for this one, please let me know! x

[@JoSanOng]

@@WellWithHels Hmm.. with seronegative spondyloarthritis, we need to focus on elongating and curving our spine because it becomes rigid and stiff if we don’t use it very long. We can’t twist very much either but with consistency, we can. Hips and knees are affected because of this. I hope this helps ❤️

[@WellWithHels]

@@JoSanOng This is SO helpful for planning a session, THANK YOU for your time 🙏So useful to get people's experiences! xxx

[@JoSanOng]

@@WellWithHels Thank you! Can’t wait for more of your videos ❤️❤️❤️

[@ujjwalsingh2083]

Mam please make more videos about the streches and videos on AS exercise and yoga I have as and pain in left si joint

[@stormandbloom]

So grateful for this. Thank you so much

[@WellWithHels]

My pleasure! I hope it felt good :) thank you for leaving a comment x x x

[@DwarfDragonwulf]

This looks like I could do most of it. I'm getting a yoga mat and a block tomorrow and starting a daily routine with this video. My hips might have some trouble with some of the leg movements but I can modify them, just go down as far as I can comfortably go and then back up again

[@WellWithHels]

Amazing!! That's so exciting and really hope you enjoy the class! x x x

[@DwarfDragonwulf]

@@WellWithHels I've also been watching some chiropractor videos and I'm seeing the same stretches here as there. I'm sure this will help with the pain I'm in. I'm getting ready to go to the shops and get my first yoga gear... My mother always laughed at anything under the "new age" banner, including yoga, but I don't believe she ever really looked at it. This is my birthday present to myself. I personally rarely feel the emotion of excitement, so I'll let you do that for me :)

[@DwarfDragonwulf]

@@WellWithHels I got through the routine today :) Thank you

[@DwarfDragonwulf]

@@WellWithHels I've worked out i need to put my cats in another room first 😂

[@WellWithHels]

@@DwarfDragonwulf 😂 I'm imagining you becoming just a climbing frame for the cats 🐈🐈‍⬛ x

[@loubruno797]

This was great after a days work.

[@WellWithHels]

A nice gentle one :) Thanks for joining me Lou xx

[@giangilbertogreco1820]

Beautiful! Thank you very much!

[@WellWithHels]

❤️ you are so welcome x x x

[@shreyanchattopadhyay8607]

Thank you 😢

[@WellWithHels]

🙏❤️

[@arunyaduvanshi8564]

Very impressive and helpful yoga practice.. please make more videos..

[@WellWithHels]

Thank you so much for the kind feedback 😊 Will make another one soon! x x x

[@arunyaduvanshi8564]

@@WellWithHels I am eagerly awaiting for that😊

[@WellWithHels]

@@arunyaduvanshi8564 Is there anything you particularly liked or disliked about this one, so I can make the next one even better? x x x

[@arunyaduvanshi8564]

@@WellWithHels I think you are doing perfect..❤️

[@WellWithHels]

@@arunyaduvanshi8564 You're the sweetest ♥

[@aryu0122]

it felt sooooo goooooooooooooood. Thank you!

[@WellWithHels]

My pleasure! So glad this felt good for you and thank you for leaving feedback! x x x

[@haleyhoudini]

Do you have any modifications I could do for when I must lie on my back? Often that's really painful for my lumbar spine/SI joints due to the inflammation. The stretches are so so nice, but the pressure can sometimes cause a ton of pain. I don't know if adding a soft pillow would be beneficial since it raises the hips. Thanks for your fantastic video!

[@haleyhoudini]

Or an alternative to "knees in the air and massaging the back"

[@WellWithHels]

Hello Hayley! Thank you so much for choosing to practise with me :) An alternative would be a seated version on this... The first movement in this video demonstrates: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKi7lYydfbp-iqs Or a yin caterpillar pose with a pillow underneath your bottom, that would help stretch the area without putting pressure on. Really hope that helps, but honestly if you try it with a pillow underneath and it feels good, perfect!! x x x

[@haleyhoudini]

Thank you SO SO MUCH!!! That's perfect :)

[@alexacervantes765]

Thank you so much!

[@WellWithHels]

My pleasure Alexa ❤️ hope it helped you x

[@nicoleheath4486]

Hi Helen. I was diagnosed with Cervical Spondylosis last week. Will your workouts heal me?

[@WellWithHels]

Hey Nicole, this practise will not heal anyone. I created it for those who would like to bring some soothing and gentle movement into their day, whilst working with Ankylosing Spondylitis... If you do try it, just make sure you are listening to your body and if anything doesn't feel right or hurts, please stop :) Hope you're having a nice weekend! x x x

[@nicoleheath4486]

@@WellWithHels Thank you so much for responding to me. I'll try it out and see if it works. God bless ❤🙏🏻

[@hedihi6493]

Hi 😊 ive just been diagnosed with AS how often should i do these in a week to help stop getting my back any worse x

[@WellWithHels]

Hey! I think it's best to have an intuitive approach.... So whenever you feel up to it and it's not making you feel worse, go for it 💖 I would say, don't over do it in the beginning as some of these movements or stretches might be new to you, so the body initially might be like "what the 😱", so please be mindful and take care 🙏

[@hedihi6493]

I managed a couple of moves but the pain in my lower back hurts too much on the floor i think i might be best starting these on a mattress

[@WellWithHels]

Doing these on a mattress is a great idea! I think someone else also mentioned this in the comments 🥰🙏

[@gdzan_man1459]

Using yoga along with following a low starch diet is key

[@WellWithHels]

Thank you for your tip, I hope this helps someone landing on this video x

[@delaqueenpinkel5229]

How many times a week do you suggest I am doing it?

[@WellWithHels]

Hey! I would say there is no set amount... Start with 1-2 times a week and if you feel good you can increase to everyday (it's low impact and gentle enough for that)..... If you get bored though, check out my Slow + Gentle playlist with some similar style classes here: kzbin.info/aero/PLp-raoJMr1IM9ALhRDFR9HcRimSDkjoH5 x

[@delaqueenpinkel5229]

@@WellWithHels thank you very much 💓

[@rupaakter3391]

How many month it will be continue?

[@WellWithHels]

Hey Rupa, sorry I don't understand the question? The class will stay up forever for you to use when you'd like to x

[@harilakshmanan4048]

But our head is not touching the floor while doing this position. At the time How will do this yoga?

[@WellWithHels]

Hey Hari, maybe you could use a pillow for underneath the head to make it more comfortable? I understand all bodies are different so this may not be for everyone x

[@minimondal3885]

I'm suffering with it 😭

[@WellWithHels]

☹️ Sorry to hear that Mini, sending you lots of love x

[@minimondal3885]

Yeah ..it's too much painful...my eyes are getting visionless 😭😭😭

[@cfung69]

Nice video, very helpful for me thank you! But the rhythm is too fast, and patients with ankylosing spondylitis will be unable to keep up with the rhythm due to soreness in certain parts. ❤

[@WellWithHels]

Thank you for the feedback SteveAY.

[@paulshikari9945]

Sometimes i feel that doing yoga or stretching makes my pain more worsen...

[@WellWithHels]

Sorry to hear that Paul :( A client who has Ankylosing Spondylitis requested a gentle video with movements like this. It helps some, but not everyone unfortunately. Hope you have a good day x