Yoga and Multiple Sclerosis: A Practical Guide for People with MS and Yoga Teachers

Living Well with Yoga and MS 🧘‍♀️

Garth McLean’s Yoga and Multiple Sclerosis is both a personal account and a practical manual. Drawing on his own journey with MS and his deep training as an Iyengar Yoga teacher, McLean shows how a carefully adapted asana practice can become a meaningful part of daily life alongside medical care.

Rather than offering a one-size-fits-all sequence, the book explains the why behind each adaptation. It gives clear, step-by-step instructions supported by black-and-white photographs, with particular attention to alignment, props, and safe sequencing for people whose mobility, balance, or energy may change from day to day.

What You’ll Find Inside

• Accessible asana instructions with use of props and supports
• Guidance for common MS-related challenges such as fatigue, spasticity, and balance difficulties
• Sequencing ideas that respect the variability of symptoms
• An emphasis on self-awareness rather than performance

A Resource for Students and Teachers

Yoga teachers will appreciate the thoughtful adaptations and clear teaching cues. Health professionals and caregivers may also find this a helpful introduction to how Iyengar Yoga methods can be applied gently and intelligently. The foreword by Dr. Hart C.M. Cohen, MD, FRCPC, and endorsements from experienced yoga therapists underscore the book’s credibility.

Practice with Care

As McLean reminds readers, yoga is a complementary practice, not a replacement for medical advice. Anyone considering a new practice should consult their healthcare provider. Within that framework, this guide offers a compassionate, well-structured starting point for exploring movement, breath, and steadiness.