Yoga & Epilepsy
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Adaptation
Overview
In this lesson, we introduce epilepsy and explore considerations for supporting students who have experienced epileptic seizures.
Objective
Become familiar with epilepsy and teaching considerations for supporting students who have experienced epileptic seizures.
What You'll Get
Define epilepsy and explain what is happening in the brain. Describe potential causes of epilepsy and associated issues. Some epileptic patients have a Vagus Nerve Stimulator (VNS) implanted under their skin. Explain what this does and its effect on people’s experience of seizures. Cite research that demonstrates yoga’s impact on people who are experiencing epilepsy. Note the type of yoga that is contraindicated for epilepsy and areas to take care with (such as avoiding overexertion). Discuss what we might presume are the reasons that yoga helps reduce epilepsy symptoms. Note some commonly recommended yoga practices for students experiencing epilepsy.
About Epilepsy
Epilepsy is a disorder caused by the increased electrical activity of neurons in some area of the brain. The affected person can suffer a series of uncontrolled convulsions or body movements in a repetitive manner. This is called an epileptic attack… Epilepsy has its origin in brief and sudden changes in the functioning of the brain. For this reason, it is a neurological condition. – Health Bodha, Epilepsy: Symptoms, Causes and Treatments
Introduction
- Epilepsy is characterized by unprovoked seizures.
- Seizures occur as a result of a dysregulated electrical event in the brain.
- To be considered epilepsy, the seizures must be recurrent.
- “Epilepsy is a disorder with many possible causes. Anything that prevents or distorts the pattern of normal neuronal activity can lead to the onset of an epileptic seizure.” (Health Bodha)
- Some causes of epilepsy include genetic disorder, brain injury, and stroke. For many people, the cause is unknown.
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