Ryan McGraw, 30, is keeping active and not being held back by cerebral palsy. McGraw conducts yoga classes for people who are diagnosed with disabilities. The Chicago native said his mother was the one who turned him onto the practice. Through the years, he has adapted some of the movements to fit his abilities.
People with cerebral palsy need to keep active and keep their muscles healthy. McGraw says his form of yoga helps him build flexibility, balance and coordination. He says the most important aspect to yoga that he learned at an early age was to adapt the poses and make them conform to his body, instead of trying to contort his body to the poses. McGraw believes that yoga has helped him become more comfortable with his body and his disability.
Inspirational people like Ryan McGraw have developed ways for people with disabilities to cope with their limitations. If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy and you believe it may have been due to a birth injury brought on by a hospital, then contact our cerebral palsy attorneys today at (800) 460-0606 and let us help you start the recovery process.
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