YOGA FOR YOUYoga for Injuries
If you are injured, I highly suggest that you ask your doctor
about what yoga programs work for you and your specific
injury. There are many types of yoga out there, and while
yoga can be great for aiding the healing process, if done
in the wrong manner, it could exacerbate your injury. The
biggest thing to remember in yoga is that if it is causing
pain, then stop doing what you are doing. Yoga is not about
“no pain, no gain”; in fact, it’s the opposite. You want to avoid
pain to gain the benefits of the practice.
As you start to figure out what specific needs you have
with your yoga practice, you’ll want to keep in mind that
nothing is perfect, and this is a practice. There will be a lot of
trial and error before you understand what works best for you.
Advice for Beginners
Beginning a yoga practice can be very exciting. But there are
many things new students do when they rush into yoga that
do not serve them in the end.
Here’s some advice to help you have the best experience
possible as a new yogi:
TAKE YOUR TIME. You might be in a hurry to touch your
toes, so you’re pushing as hard as you can to get there.
Maybe you’re breathing through extreme pain. Avoid
overdoing it so you can protect yourself against injury.
There is no need to rush in yoga. It is not a competition,
and there is no end goal. Yoga is a practice, and with
time you will get there.