Safety ensures benefits of yoga poses.
Most practitioners of yoga are well aware of the benefits of yoga poses. However, a recent article in the New York Times may have given novices pause. The story covered the rare occasions in which beginners of the mind-body regimen have injured themselves.
But if you approach yoga keeping certain things in mind, the risks will be minimal, according to the medical blog of ABC News.
The first thing to keep in mind is knowing your limits. In part, this means leaving your competitive spirit at the classroom door!
"One of the basic tenets of yoga is non-injury and self-honesty," said Seattle-based researcher Karen Sherman, as quoted by the news source. "When you practice with the idea that non-violence to your body is part of the practice, you’re more likely to avoid those injuries."
Secondly, if you're injured, be sure to avoid certain poses and ask your teacher for help. The relationship between instructor and student depends on honesty about your physical needs, which makes it important to pick the right teacher to work with, according to the news source. You can sit in on a class to observe and make sure the instructor is certified.
You may even be interested in checking out a local Dahn Yoga community. It shouldn't be difficult to find a quality teacher. According to U.S. News and World Report, there were more than 70,000 certified yoga instructors nationwide as of 2005!
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