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#FourThings To Prevent Yoga Injuries

Yale Medicine · 1:01

In this practice

Key teachings

  • Understanding proper alignment to prevent strain
  • Listening to your body's limits and sensations
  • Importance of gradual progression in practice

Ideal for

  • All yoga practitioners
  • Beginners to yoga
  • Yoga teachers and instructors
  • Individuals with pre-existing conditions

Lesson

Instructions

Yoga injuries are on the rise. Yale Medicine experts share these #FourThings to help you and your loved ones stay safe.

Steps

  • Safe transitions between poses
  • Modifications for common yoga poses
  • Breathing techniques for body awareness

Benefits

  • Reduced risk of yoga-related injuries
  • Enhanced body awareness and mindfulness
  • Sustainable and long-term yoga practice
  • Deeper understanding of yoga principles

Practice summary

Level
all levels
Duration
8 minutes
Equipment
none
Target areas
joints (knees, wrists, shoulders)spinehamstringsneck
Energy
balancing

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