Using Yoga to Manage ADD by ADD Coach Jennifer Koretsky

Using Yoga to Manage ADD

By ADD Coach Jennifer Koretsky

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Exercise is a powerful tool for ADD management. Medical

professionals recommend that adults get at least 30 minutes

of aerobic exercise (such as running or biking) 3-5 times

per week to improve their general health. For ADDers, this

type of exercise is particularly beneficial, because it may

balance production of neurotransmitters and reduce stress

levels. Another form of exercise that ADDers are finding

valuable is yoga. When practiced regularly, yoga offers

numerous health benefits, such as increased strength and

flexibility, and decreased blood pressure and cholesterol

levels. However, the greater benefits of yoga are arguably

the psychological ones. Yoga combines physical activity with

self-awareness, which promotes a mind-body connection that

many ADDers lack.

When ADDers report challenges with impulsivity and

hyperactivity, they often describe feeling like they don’t

have control over their own bodies. They find themselves

speaking before thinking their thoughts through, and often

regret their words. They constantly fidget, unaware that

their bubbling energy can be disruptive to others in work

and social situations. And they feel as if they simply

cannot stop the whirlwind of thoughts spinning in their

heads.

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BIO:

Jennifer Koretsky is an ADD Coach who
helps clients find peace through ADD management. She offers
private and group coaching, skills groups, workshops, and a
free e-Newsletter. For more information, visit
www.ADDmanagement.com.

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