The Yoga Controversy

We didn’t invent the practice of medicine…. we’re just changing the way it’s provided.

Enrique Saguil, M.D.

The First Health Approach

We didn’t invent the practice of medicine…. we’re just changing the way it’s provided.

Your Community of Care

Ric Saguil, MDJason Gruss, MDTom Jordan, RD

Katrina Christie, LCPCJennifer Green, NDJoe Musolino, DC

Emery Paredes, PTAimee Weber, EPYu Zhu, MD China

You

Home work-

-Re-Learn Nutrition

-Invest in Movement

-Stop Multitasking

DrRic

We didn’t invent the practice of medicine…. we’re just changing the way it’s provided.

First Health Associates

2010 S. Arlington Heights RdLL Suites

Arlington Heights, IL

We didn’t invent the practice of medicine…. we’re just changing the way it’s provided.

Lets get ready to rumble!!!

Fight stats

YOGA

Non Yoga

Handed DownNon Ballistic

Cardiac Brain Changing

AvailableAll Ages

Relatively NewCardiac Mood AlteringAvailableSport-Age Dependant

Trends in Injuries in 9 of 16 Sports 1981-1989

Where’s the

YOGA?

Injuries per 100 participants

• Football 18.8%• Ice Hockey 15.9%• Soccer 9.3%• Basketball 7.6%• Baseball 5.8%• Running/Jogging 4.6%• Skateboarding 3.1%

American Sports Data Inc 2006

Where’s the

YOGA?

American Association of Neurological Surgeons (tips)

• Every year 11,000 spinal cord injuries• Motor Vehicles are the leading cause 65y/o <• Falls are the leading cause 65y/o >• Tips: wear seatbelt don’t drive under the influence keep firearms unloaded and locked remove hazards in the home (falls)……

…..general sporting tips

Supervise younger children at all times, and do not let them use sporting equipment or play sports unsuitable for their age. Do not let them use playgrounds with hard surface grounds.• Do not participate in sports when you are ill or very tired.• Discard and replace sporting equipment or protective gear that is damaged.• Never block, hit or tackle a player with the top of your football helmet.• Never slide head-first when stealing a base

2008

Where’s the

YOGA?

National Electronic Injury Surveilance System (NEISS) -for sports and recreational equipment

• Basketball 16,031• Bicycles/accesories 15,714• Football 15,003• Exercise/Ex Equip 10,410• Baseball 7,442• ATV/Moped/Minib 5,256• Lacrosse 2,760• Hockey 1,899

Consumer Product Safety Commision.gov 2010

Where’s the

YOGA?

Forbes.com

1. Basketball 2. Bike3. Football4. ATV/Moped/Minibike5. Baseball 6. Exercise/Exercise Equipment7. Soccer

Where’s the

YOGA?

Unintentional Overexertion

• #3 in Top 10 Leading Non-fatal Injuries CDC• 3,430,040 people treated in the ER

working in awkward posture limit amount of weight carried take frequent breaks in repetitive

DrRic’s Sports Medicine Clinic

• Back all• Knee all• Shoulder throwing• Ankle (seasonal) all• Wrist/Elbow racket• Concussion (seasonal) mostly contact• Neck (seasonal) contact/combat

Where’s the

YOGA?

Avoid injury-just stay home!?

No!….this is what happens with staying home: 1 in 3 adults Obese

How to choose a proper activity? (-and not get hurt?)

Get some help from:a Doctoran Exercise Physiologista Physical Therapista Trainer/Teachera Health Coach

Paging Dr Bias?

Wanna bet yourAverage doctor doesn’t exercise?!

Yoga is more than u think

….but no one thinks it’s a tough workout

Try this…

…..but no showing off, everyone expresses their yoga differently

DrRic’s idea of Yoga Styles

Muscular Organic KundaliniBikram VinyasaAshtanga SvaroopaPower FlowAnusara Anusara Level 3 Level 1 Hot Restorative Gentle

Aikido

Mixed Martial Arts

Like old fashion tradition

VS

New Hybrid Forms

8 Things to ask the Instructor

1. I have a _______injury, is it ok?2. I have _______medical problem, is it ok?3. Ok for beginners?4. I want a work out, is this what I need?5. I want stress relief, will this help?6. Is this usually a full class?7. What is the average age of the students?8. Is this hot yoga?

8 ways to get a feel for yoga

1. Search the websites for a class that resonates2. Try several studios (drop in)3. Buy a block and try on several teachers4. Attend a few workshops5. Don’t buy equipment until at least 5 tries6. Make a change in nutrition and sleep as well7. Add some dvd’s for distant training8. Become a teacher

YOU GET:

-Detoxing program!

-Food Choices for Healing

-Adding yoga to your workout!

-Personal routine for Breath Awareness Meditation!

Self Serving Promotion

Community Health Project: YOGA? June 23rd

A workshop for real life application of yoga concepts for:• High blood pressure• Sleep disorders• Anxiety• High cholesterol• Weight gain• Joint pain

$21.99!!!

Local Studios to sample

• Willow• Pulsations• Bodhi Prem Yoga• Sanga• Tribalance Schaumburg

• Body & Brain (Dahn Yoga) Schaumburg

• Himalayan Yoga Palatine

• Northwest Community Hospital Wellness• Total Body Yoga Mundelein

• Lotus Yoga Libertyville

First Class is usually Free!!!

-Yoga 101:This class is being offered to those who are completely newto Yoga. Learn the basics of Hatha Yoga with practice in breath for relaxation, slow movements, & gentle stretchinginto basic poses including the sun salutation.

-Yoga:These classes integrate the postures, breathing exercises, &relaxation to harmonize you on every level; mind, body, spirit.This is a mindful & moving class, all levels are welcome.

-Yoga 2:This level 2 class will challenge you to move quicker from pose to pose or hold poses longer to increasefocus & strength. Arm balancing, such as inversions, along withoptions to common postures may be taught.

-Meditative Yoga:We have designed a class to offer the benefits of flexibility/movement and meditation/stress relief. Whether a beginner or advanced practitioner, there will be something you can take home by the end of our series that you can add to help lower blood pressure, get deeper sleep or get heart healthy.

Hatha/Vinyasa - BethIyengar - CarolHatha - JoanneHatha/Vinyasa - KarolinaVinyasa - LoriVinyasa - MaryHatha w/Iyengar & Anusara – ToniSeven Spiritual Laws of Yoga - DrRic

Collateral “damage” from yoga

1. Decreased appetite2. Better sleep3. Community4. Lower vital signs (blood pressure)

5. Better decision making (in times of stress)

6. Faster rehabilitation (post injury)

7. Better primary sport performance (running, basketball, weight training, physical therapy, martial arts, hiking…)

8. Better stress tolerance……

2010 American Psychological Association on Stress

• 2/5 Americans overeat/unhealthy choice• 1/3 skipped a meal• Chicagoans more likely to eat to manage stress than

average American• Irritability, Fatigue, Lack of Energy most common symptoms

Slide showing “Invisible Stress”

Visible and Invisible StressA Multitasking Concept

• Speed kills (stay in the right lane)• Nature exists in “homeostasis”• We cannot control our environment• We are only in control of our reaction to it

…..and 2 ways to react….

Godzilla or Ghandi

Why can’t we just co-exist?

In a state of relaxation response but … can turn on a fast stress response.

Athletes do it.

Physical or Spiritual?

• Why not practice both?• Average 50 hour work week per day=

• 8-10 hours of work• 1-2 hours of driving• 6-7 hours of sleep• 1-2 hour of nutrition• 1 hour of family time• 2 hours of free time

(or Both?)

(But have no time)

The new paradigm of medicine

• 1980’s Medical Imaging• 1990’s Managed Care/Big Pharma• Millennium Mind Body Medicine• Now Contemplative Neuroscience Don’t have to go “vigorous” to stay healthy!

Understanding yoga philosophy

• Originating from India• 2500 years old• Is a way of life• Poses are only 1 of 8 reasons yoga was created• Ayurveda Medicine is stand-alone • Once you give in, most stay

The 8 Limbs of Patanjali

1. Yama : Universal morality 2. Niyama : Personal observances 3. Asanas : Body postures 4. Pranayama : Breathing exercises 5. Pratyahara : Control of the senses 6. Dharana : Concentration, inner awareness 7. Dhyana : Devotion, Meditation on the Divine8. Samadhi : Union with the Divine

(An ancient text on the basis of yogic living)

More to yoga than just the “beef”

Clara doing Tree Pose

My Journey …..continues

Sprinter-Power 17y/o

BodyBuilding-Strength

Running-Patience

Teaching-Longevity 50y/o

The Saguil Approach

• Brainstorm and set a “quit date”• Embrace “true loves”• Get some help finding sustainable choices• Try some yoga places around your area• Interview the instructors• Commit to 21 days at least• Add on………. (repeat)

HeThere’s the Beef!!!!

QUESTIONS?

COMMENTS?CONCERNS?

Community Health Project: Yoga?

Northwest Community Hospital Wellness Center

June 23rd Saturday 1100am-1230pm

Program 05-4104

847 618 3500