16/06/2021
TIPS FOR GETTING STARTED
1. Your doctor will probably say yes to starting yoga, because yoga practice can support better sleep habits, more flexibility and energy, less chronic pain, and better movement. But they may not know anything about the classes available, and just showing up at your local fitness center and hoping to find the right class may not be the best idea.
If you have diagnoses involving your back, knees, hips, or low bone density, you need a slower paced class with a well-trained teacher or yoga therapist who can provide a variety of options. Not every yoga teacher is trained to address osteoporosis or joint replacement. Same goes for just overall stiffness. So keep it gentle and slow. Pushing yourself in a sweaty vinyasa class may make you so sore that you’ll avoid returning, and consistent practice is what gives long-term benefits.