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world-renowned pioneer in 
medicine and personal trans-
formation. Rosenthal’s confer-
ence, now in its 10th year, has 
expanded to offer in-depth 
scientific presentations and 
attracts attendees from 99 
countries, half from the U.S.
A growing body of cred-
ible research reflects a 
relationship between yoga 
practice and well-being. 
A compilation study from 
Wayne State University’s 
Division of Kinesiology and 
the University of Illinois at 
Urbana measured studies on 
yoga and cognition, finding 
that yoga seems to be associ-
ated with moderate improve-
ments in cognitive function. 
Multiple Sclerosis News 
Today’s April 2023 edi-
tion reported on a study 
finding yoga was significantly 
better than physical therapy 
in improving the quality 
of life for those with MS. 
Rosenthal’s overarching goal 
is to combat misinformation 
about yoga.
“We are thrilled to have 
the caliber of academic excel-
lence such as Dr. Rosenthal 
at our Southfield Forum,
” 
said Mindy Eisenberg, 
founder and director of Yoga 
Moves MS, the nonprofit 
organization 
presenting 
the Holistic 
Health and 
Wellness 
Forum for 
MS.
Like 
Rosenthal, her 
mission is to 
educate individuals with MS, 
Parkinson’s disease and other 
neuromuscular conditions 
about yoga as an umbrella for 
healthy lifestyle choices and a 
way of life. 
Eisenberg’s mother, chal-
lenged with a progressive 
form of MS and confined 

to using a wheelchair and 
bed for most of her adult 
life, is her guiding light. “Dr. 
Rosenthal has succeeded in 
bridging the medical research 
and empirical evidence on the 
benefits of yoga for those with 
MS, Parkinson’s and other 
neuromuscular disorders, 
which is thrilling,
” she said. 
This is the third year Yoga 
Moves MS has presented the 
Holistic Health and Wellness 
Forum in Detroit. It will offer 
a cross-blend of presenta-
tions that will give attendees 
an outstanding overview of 
current modalities, lifestyle 
options and research. The 
event features an exhibit 
hall with the latest products, 
services, treatments and phar-
maceuticals for those with 
MS. 
Eisenberg’s Yoga Moves MS 
has provided free adaptive 
yoga classes for those with 
MS, Parkinson’s and other 
neuromuscular disorders for 
over 18 years.
“I am excited to share my 
research on yoga interven-
tions at the Forum, an edu-
cation platform that Mindy 
and I are equally passionate 
about,
” Rosenthal said.
Other topics and speakers 
at the Forum include a pre-
sentation on the famous Wim 
Hof Method, a three-pillar 
program using cold ther-
apy, deep breathing and a 
commitment to practice. Dr. 
Jonathan Doty, a Fellow at 
MIND (Michigan Institute 
for Neurological Disorders), 
will present the latest MS 
research. Dr. Jeannie Cote, a 
Memorial Healthcare Institute 
for Neuroscience neurologist 
in Owosso, Michigan, will dis-
cuss the relationship between 
weight loss and MS. 

Karen Couf Cohen is a writer and 

public relations professional based in 

Franklin, Michigan.

Mindy 
Eisenberg

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