Arthritis
Recommended by Dr. Andrew Weil and Arthritis Today magazine.
Geriatric Medicine
"Carol Dickman's Bed Top Yoga and Seated Yoga videos are the best I have ever seen.
Her approach is simple, gentle and an effective introduction to yoga. All you need is an open mind…you don't need to be agile, flexible or mystical to experience the benefits.
You can obtain immediate results in the privacy and convenience of your home and at your own time. I would recommend these videos to patients in all age ranges who wish to reduce stress and promote a state of enhanced physical and mental well being."
Jonathan Bernfeld, M.D.
Geriatric Medicine and Geriatric Psychiatry
Fibromyalgia
"The strength of Seated Yoga is its ability to focus the viewer on individual movements and breaths, producing the mindfulness or awareness often emphasized in stress and pain management programs. Dickman's demonstrations are easy to follow, and her descriptive, tranquil narration contributes to an appreciation of the techniques presented. Her experience is evident as she seems to know exactly the moment to offer a gentle reminder to relax or a tip for releasing tense muscles." National Fibromyalgia Association.
Back Concerns
"Carol's revolutionary Bed Top Yoga audio inspired me to do yoga on a more regular basis. I found her instructions so clear and easy to follow; it felt like she was giving the instructions in- person ---and still does after more than seven years. I still enjoy using Bed Top Yoga when I'm too tired to do a standing yoga routine, I need a relaxing computer break, my back muscles are tired or sore, or I'm recovering from an injury."
Rachel Albert-Matesz, Freelance Food and Health writer, co-author of the forthcoming book, The Practically Primitive Diet & Cookbook
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Cancer
"I have viewed your yoga videos and believe they would be extremely helpful to our cancer patients."
Cristina Pozo-Kaderman, Ph.D.
Co-Director of Psychosocial Services
Mount Sinai Cancer Center
Miami Beach, FL
GlaxoSmithKline says of the Seated Yoga video “Simple Yoga that Cancer patients and Caregivers Can Do in a chair. A gentle exercise program like Seated Yoga can make a big difference in helping to manage your fatigue---which, in turn, can improve your emotional outlook on life---and living with a diagnosis of cancer.”
Oncology Times, March 2002, says of the Bed Top Yoga and Seated Yoga videos “At Mount Sinai Comprehensive Cancer Center in Miami Beach, patients borrow the videos. They are also used by many family members, who are often as stressed as the patients themselves.”
The Jewish Hospital, Kenwood, Ohio, says, "Both programs are being used in every room in the 23 bed bone marrow unit. It is believed that Carol's yoga will be beneficial."
For Graceful Aging
Bed Top Yoga and Seated Yoga videos are featured in the Fall 2002 AARP Health
Care Options ® Pharmacy Services, Essentials/Products for Healthy Living
Catalog, which says Carol's videos are "Geared towards enhancing life as we age, these videos can
show you the soothing and relaxing benefits yoga can have on your overall
well being."
Creative Forecasting Magazine says, “ The exercises are easy to follow and can be done independently or in a group setting. They would be appropriate for family members to do during visits with their loved ones.”
Cardiac Concerns
Carol helped launch Mt. Sinai Hospital's Cardiac Rehabilitation Unit in New York City, teaching Seated Yoga to its patients.
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Multiple Sclerosis
"Both videos are excellent! Easy to follow, modify, and gentle enough for
beginners and those living with chronic illness.
Instruction, safety, audio and video quality are superb! Terrific
complement to other exercise modalities. Congratulations on a job well done."
Miranda Mirsec. MA, CES,
Chapter Programs Manager-Physical Health
National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Southern California.
"The simple stretches and yoga techniques detailed in the Bed Top Yoga DVD are suitable for people with mild impairment. The exercises are easy to follow and can be done independently or with help from a partner. The Seated Yoga DVD offers general instruction that may be especially helpful for people with MS who require slower yoga instructions."
Momentum magazine, Winter 08-09.
Muscular Dystrophy
QUEST, magazine of the Muscular Dystropy Association, June - July 2002 in an article titled "The Ins and Outs of Exercise --- Yes, You Can" recommends Bed Top Yoga and Seated Yoga videos as a resource.
Physical Disabilities and Amputees
Both Bed Top Yoga and Seated Yoga videos were recommended in The National Limb Loss Information Center's March/April 2002 issue of In Motion magazine, in an article entitled "Yoga for Everyone": "Video lessons make ancient practice available to those with disabilities." Also recommended as resources by the National Amputee Coalition.
Blind and Visually Impaired
Originally created for the blind and visually impaired, Bed Top Yoga and Seated Yoga are used today for their concise audio instructions in the DVD format. For over a decade, the programs have helped this special population receive the benefits of yoga.
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"Carol's yoga titles won first place in an international multimedia contest sponsored by Image Paths Inc., publisher of Belleruth Naparstek's Health Journeys guided imagery series. Out of over 100 audio and videotape submissions of guided imagery, meditation, yoga, breathwork, tai chi, affirmations, music and nature videography, Carol's work was determined by the panel of 4 independent, holistic health experts to be the primo healing experience of the lot."
