Methods for Correcting Yoga Students
I guess this week, it's yoga that's bad for us. Last week it was vitamins, supplements, fruits and vegetables. The week before, organic foods were dangerous and organic co-ops were being raided by authorities. The week before that, it became illegal in Europe to claim that drinking water could prevent dehydration. It seems like all things healthy are under attack these days. Who knows, maybe exercise, or any physical activity will be bad for us soon. What are we going to do when walking becomes the next dangerous thing. It's not looking good...
Vinyasa means movement breathing system, or, more specifically, "sequential movement that interlinks postures to form a continuous flow". The vinyasa method is part of the ashtanga yoga system, and has been from it's beginning...said to be thousands of years ago. So, "vinyasa yoga" is a very broad categorization describing any yoga class that utilizes this breathing movement system.
I'll be honest, I've hurt myself doing yoga, probably several times. I've treated numerous patients who hurt themselves doing yoga. I've been in a yoga class where the teacher actually screamed, grabbed his low-back and collapsed. But I'll still go on record saying yoga is one of the best things you can do for yourself. Problems arise when we don't listen to our bodies. We try to do too much and push ourselves too far. There's no rush when it comes to yoga and your own yoga practice. If yoga is something we should be doing the rest of our days, we need to pace ourselves. Our instant gratification society has made us very impatient.
You may be wondering what to expect if you were to attend a vinyasa yoga class. What actually happens in class is entirely up to the teacher, his/her personality and yoga background. In some cases, the teacher will ask "any requests? What would you like to work on today?" (IMO, this isn't teaching).
You will likely be taken through a short breathing exercise and/or meditation, some sun salutations, a combination of standing postures, then to the floor for seated positions, possibly some back bending and ultimately, a few minutes of rest. The order of the postures may be random, or, some teachers may actually put together a progression in which each posture you do will prepare you for the next. The only thing for certain is that each class will be different. Also, a specific teacher will likely not teach the same class from one day to the next.
Leave your ego at the door. As tempting as it may be - DO NOT compete with anyone, not even yourself. There will always days when you're doing yoga poses and you're struggling, where it feels like you're moving through molasses. But there will also be days where it's effortless. And there will always be someone stronger, or more flexible than you. You just have to let it go.
Even if you are practicing yoga safely, under the watchful eye of an experienced instructor, there will be times where you probably overdo it. As long as you're following the advice above, if you do sustain and injury, hopefully, it will just be a mild one. Be sure to tell the yoga instructor and a health professional with biomechanical expertise, deal with the injury and get back on the yoga mat as soon as possible. Your body will thank you for it.
Vinyasa means movement breathing system, or, more specifically, "sequential movement that interlinks postures to form a continuous flow". The vinyasa method is part of the ashtanga yoga system, and has been from it's beginning...said to be thousands of years ago. So, "vinyasa yoga" is a very broad categorization describing any yoga class that utilizes this breathing movement system.
I'll be honest, I've hurt myself doing yoga, probably several times. I've treated numerous patients who hurt themselves doing yoga. I've been in a yoga class where the teacher actually screamed, grabbed his low-back and collapsed. But I'll still go on record saying yoga is one of the best things you can do for yourself. Problems arise when we don't listen to our bodies. We try to do too much and push ourselves too far. There's no rush when it comes to yoga and your own yoga practice. If yoga is something we should be doing the rest of our days, we need to pace ourselves. Our instant gratification society has made us very impatient.
You may be wondering what to expect if you were to attend a vinyasa yoga class. What actually happens in class is entirely up to the teacher, his/her personality and yoga background. In some cases, the teacher will ask "any requests? What would you like to work on today?" (IMO, this isn't teaching).
You will likely be taken through a short breathing exercise and/or meditation, some sun salutations, a combination of standing postures, then to the floor for seated positions, possibly some back bending and ultimately, a few minutes of rest. The order of the postures may be random, or, some teachers may actually put together a progression in which each posture you do will prepare you for the next. The only thing for certain is that each class will be different. Also, a specific teacher will likely not teach the same class from one day to the next.
Leave your ego at the door. As tempting as it may be - DO NOT compete with anyone, not even yourself. There will always days when you're doing yoga poses and you're struggling, where it feels like you're moving through molasses. But there will also be days where it's effortless. And there will always be someone stronger, or more flexible than you. You just have to let it go.
Even if you are practicing yoga safely, under the watchful eye of an experienced instructor, there will be times where you probably overdo it. As long as you're following the advice above, if you do sustain and injury, hopefully, it will just be a mild one. Be sure to tell the yoga instructor and a health professional with biomechanical expertise, deal with the injury and get back on the yoga mat as soon as possible. Your body will thank you for it.
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