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It's not as dangerous as juggling sharp knives and it's not the solution to every probloem in your life. It's a workout. Like anything, be careful. |
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01-06-12, 05:42 PM | ||
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I will ask one of my ophthalmologists (I have a staff, lol) that question. |
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01-06-12, 05:49 PM | |
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Susan - Yes, let us know what your specialist says. Thank you!
I'm also curious if all inversions are equal. It seems that with headstand there is more pressure than with other inversions (handstands or forearm balance). From what I can find in the research literature there are studies that show that headstand increases risk for those with the pre-existing condition of glaucoma (no mention of increasing risk for average folks or those with high myopia). I imagine it's not easy to find a subject pool for this kind of study. |
01-06-12, 05:54 PM | |
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I read the article with interest and I agree with Sue B. We can easily overdo something good and hurt ourselves, or jump into it without proper care because it's supposed to be good.
The story of the 28-year-old woman who was half paralized after doing the arc was scary! I have lifted myself up into that pose often The article got me thinking about systems like P57, that recommend doing 5 hrs a week of their exercises (and include splits!), or Tracy Anderson who has you doing the same exercises 10 days (with only one rest day). I think it's easy to overwork some muscles to the detriment of others, or injure oneself by working the body the same way day after day after day. These systems also promise a lot to those who embrace them fully and are dedicated and consistent (in Tanya Becker's words), and (P57) also sells itself as balanced and very good for the body because it includes orthopedic stretches, but you could injure yourself if you try to do the splits! |
01-06-12, 06:48 PM | |
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I suffered a number of injuries during yoga teacher training, as did some people in my class. I agree that one needs to actually be in pretty good shape to be able to do yoga safely. And teachers don't always know. I let Melanie Fawer, one of like 12 women in the world certified to teach Ashtanga, put me into Marichyasana D and tore something in my chest that took weeks to heal. I also injured my hand working on arm balances. I guess people need to be super aware of their bodies and limitations, but I thought I was.
From what I know, a pose is considered inverted when your heart is below your legs, or your legs above your heart, so no, bending forward and down dog are not inversions. |
01-06-12, 06:51 PM | |
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Interesting article. I think the key is, no competition with yourself or others. So many times, over and over, the yoga teacher will say, 'If you're straining, back off the move. This should feel good.' Sometimes moves can be intense but they should never be an endurance test. I don't care if I never progress beyond so-called 'beginner' yoga. That's not the point of yoga. It's how I feel after the practice that counts. And during good old savasana, where 'all the magic happens'.
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01-06-12, 07:36 PM | |
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I thought the article was pretty scientific in terms of knowledge of anatomy, for example, the verterbral artery in the brain and spinal cord, and the ability to occlude blood flow to this area doing things like shoulder stands and other poses where the cervical spine is flexed or extended, and especially when the neck is loaded with body weight. Many of these exercises load the cervical vertebrae as well. Perhaps one should not work on high level inversion moves unless you have some prior Yoga training. Fortunately, sounds like these injuries are rare. I was encouraged to do a headstand in class once and did one. Then I firmly told the instructor I was not doing more as it just did not feel right to me. Kareng
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01-06-12, 08:30 PM | |
Join Date: Mar 2006
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I have tendinitis in my shoulder from yoga. I practiced yoga seriously at a yoga studio for a year then quit going and joined a gym. A few months after doing yoga at the gym my shoulder started bothering me. It's just not the same type of instruction. Just saying.
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01-06-12, 09:35 PM | |
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This is a great discussion. One has to listen to her/his body and be smart to align the body correctly in any form of activity.
Here's one of the articles in response to the original article: http://bernadettebirney.com/2012/01/...-out-loud.html |
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