Yoga

Yoga is a system of exercises for attaining bodily or mental control and well-being that originated out of ancient India. Many variations of yoga exist, but the styles embraced as a potential treatment for myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome patients tend to be more gentle and restorative in practice.

Notable studies related to ME/CFS

 * 2005, Prospective observational study of treatments for unexplained chronic fatigue - (Abstract)
 * 2014, Isometric yoga improves the fatigue and pain of patients with chronic fatigue syndrome who are resistant to conventional therapy: a randomized, controlled trial - (Full Text)
 * 2017, Development of a recumbent isometric yoga program for patients with severe chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis: A pilot study to assess feasibility and efficacy - (Full Text)
 * 2018, Changes in fatigue, autonomic functions, and blood biomarkers due to sitting isometric yoga in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome - (Full Text)
 * 2019, The longitudinal effects of seated isometric yoga on blood biomarkers, autonomic functions, and psychological parameters of patients with chronic fatigue syndrome: a pilot study - (Full text)

Video

 * Dec 19, 2015, "Yoga for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome". By Chakrapod: "This is a restorative, inward-focused sequence for yogis with chronic fatigue syndrome especially, but great for anyone looking for a relaxed, healing practice. On an energetic level, we'll systematically open up our chakras (energy centers in your spine) to bring more life energy to the solar plexus, our innate source of inner power and strength."

Blog

 * Aroga Yoga - a yoga and wellness blog by a yogini who has been living with ME/CFS since the age of 13 yrs.

Learn more

 * Aug 28, 2007, "Relief for Chronic Fatigue Through Yoga" by Alice Lesch Kelly in Yoga Journal
 * Mar 28, 2013, "How I yoga for ME/CFS" Blog post in My Journey thru M.E. by Jess Bruce
 * Apr 15, 2015, "Breathe Deep: Dan Moricoli on Yoga and Recovering From Chronic Fatigue Syndrome" by Cort Johnson in Health Rising