Yoga helps man afflicted with MS overcome challenges

Chuck Burmeister of Tiffin looks like the picture of health, and his active lifestyle gives no indication of serious illness; however, Burmeister has been struggling with multiple sclerosis since 2000. Since then, changes in his lifestyle and occupation have allowed him to lead a relatively normal life in spite of the incurable disease.

Burmeister has acquired his 200-hour certification as a yoga instructor. He teaches four classes of various levels at the YMCA in Tiffin. Once a month, he also offers a free MS yoga class at Community Hospice Care.

He also maintains a blog and website, www.yogachuck.com.

Also, Burmeister works four days a week at Diverse Technology Solutions doing “bench” work on computers that clients bring in. Most of the work arrives early in the week so he can finish before he leaves Thursday. He uses the extra day to study yoga, in conjunction with his ongoing training for advanced certification.

He credits yoga for overcoming his MS symptoms.

“I had no idea I would be where I am today. I never thought I would come out of it like this,” Burmeister said.

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