Tuesday, September 13, 2011

About Yoga: Yoga and Joint Health

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From Ann Pizer, your Guide to Yoga
Even though yoga is low-impact, it is important to establish good habits to preserve the health of your joints over time. Poor alignment and over stretching can both cause unnecessary wear and tear on your precious joints. Learn how to enjoy your yoga practice for years to come by protecting your joint health.

How to Microbend
One of the best things you can do for your joints is to learn to microbend them instead of locking them in weight-bearing positions. A microbend is really a softening of the joint, which allows the surrounding muscles to offer more support.

Adaptations for Wrist Pain
Wrist pain should be taken seriously. Depending on the cause and severity of the pain, you may be able to use these ideas on props and adaptations to make a number of poses more comfortable.
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Prenatal Precaution
During pregnancy, your body produces hormones which soften the joints in preparation for giving birth. While this is a good thing for your pelvis, it can be a bad thing for your knees, so pay extra attention to avoid over stretching.

Pose of the Week - Fish Pose - Matsyasana

This week's featured pose is fish pose, an ideal place to work through any perceived blockages in the vishuddha (throat) chakra. These can manifest as a difficulty speaking up or telling the truth, according to About.com Guide to Holistic Healing Phylameana lila Desy. Fish pose can open your throat right up.
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