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Yoga: Cautions




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This article is from the Alternative Medicine Therapies guide.

Yoga: Cautions

  • Before starting a yoga class, be sure to tell your teacher about any concerns or physical limitations you may have.
  • Always warm up gradually and work at your own pace. While some stiffness may occur after the first classes, you should not feel pain.
  • Avoid upside-down postures, such as shoulderstands or headstands, if you have high blood pressure, glaucoma, or a hernia.
  • If you are pregnant, tell your instructor, so he or she can modify postures for you. If you prefer, there are special yoga classes available for expectant mothers. Avoid postures that put pressure on the uterus.
  • Avoid or alter back-bending postures if you have disk or other back problems.
  • If you're not in good athletic shape, think twice before you enroll in currently popular Astanga or "power yoga" classes, which can be physically challenging.

 

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