ReHab Yoga Case Study

Since 1st August 2026, I've been working closely with a client — I'll call him Jagdev ji — who has been living with Parkinson's Disease and a related condition called Camptocormia (a forward-bending posture deformity). For nearly 3 years, his family had been going from doctor to doctor, trying to manage his declining posture, stiffness, and loss of confidence — with limited relief.

His family reached out to Yogavritti with one clear request: daily, one-on-one, in-home yoga therapy — 45 minutes, 6 days a week — designed specifically around his condition, not a generic yoga routine.

Where We Started

When we began, Jagdev ji's abdomen would stay severely contracted for most of the day, causing visible skin folds and discomfort. Standing straight was difficult, and sitting upright in a chair was almost impossible without support. It had taken a toll not just on his body, but on his confidence and mental well-being.

The Approach

Working closely as his instructor, I designed a structured, physiotherapy-informed weekly schedule — combining gentle posture-alignment asanas, wall-supported stretches, seated mobility work, and daily Pranayama — always timed carefully around his medication schedule for safety, since Parkinson's-related spasticity requires slow, controlled movement rather than any forced stretching. This progress has been tracked under the client's ongoing medical supervision, alongside his prescribed treatment.

The Progress

Within the first 10 days, we saw a noticeable improvement — Jagdev ji could hold a straighter standing posture for longer, and today, even when sitting in a chair, he sits upright with better spinal alignment. With continued daily practice:

• The skin folds on his abdomen have visibly smoothed out
• His confidence has grown significantly
• Now, the abdominal contraction is limited to a short period only in the early morning

His family, who had spent three difficult years searching for answers, has seen real, measurable change — and that has been the most meaningful part of this journey for me as an instructor.

Why I'm Sharing This

Stories like Jagdev ji's are exactly why Yogavritti built ReHab Yoga — therapeutic, physiotherapist-informed yoga for people dealing with chronic conditions, not just generic wellness routines. If you or a family member is managing a condition like this, we'd be glad to design a personalized home-based program the same way.