Ageing with MS with Veronique Gauhier Simmons | S8E29

In this episode of Living Well with MS -- where we explore topics relating to living a full and healthy life with multiple sclerosis -- we are pleased to welcome Véronique Gauthier-Simmons as our guest!

Véronique is a yoga and breathwork teacher who lives with MS and the author of Taming the Walrus: Inner Intelligence, Yoga, and the Science of Healthy Ageing.

Watch this episode on YouTube. Keep reading for the topics, timestamps, and our guest’s bio.

02:05 Journey with MS: Reluctance, Learning, and Transformation

05:25 The Unexpected Love for Yoga

07:16 Taming the Walrus: Insights from the Book

15:25 The Importance of Interoception

19:55 Movement for Healthy Aging: Strength, Stretching, and Speed

26:08 Breathwork: A Tool for Wellbeing

32:09 The Necessity of Deep Rest

34:42 Longevity: Quality of Life Over Quantity

37:38 Healing: Wholeness and Inner Alignment

39:54 Final Thoughts for Those Recently Diagnosed with MS

• Check out other Living Well with MS episodes featuring Veronique
  • S6E10 Webinar Highlights: Accessible Movement for the Overcoming MS Community with Véronique Gauthier-Simmons
  • S6E18 The latest research in exercise for MS with Dr Robert Motl
  • S5E31 Webinar Highlights Breathwork with Véronique Gauthier-Simmons
  • S5E11 Exercise at home with Véronique Gauthier-Simmons
  • S1E6 The Overcoming MS guide to getting fit with Véronique Gauthier-Simmons
• Read the study on arm strengthening as diabetes prevention
• Read the study on yoga rats and inflammation
• Download a Free Sample of Taming the Walrus: Inner Intelligence, Yoga, and the Science of Healthy Ageing

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