Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Yoga Can Hurt, Not Help

The much discussed NY Times article:  How Yoga Can Wreck Your Body 
interviews a yoga guru, Glenn Black, who is the expert many people, including many instructors,  go to to recover from their yoga injuries!  With an increase in the popularity of yoga in past years, yoga injuries are a common problem. 

The article goes on to say how dangerous yoga can be due to many factors: inexperienced instructors, too big classes, hot rooms which encourage hyperextension of warm muscles, and weekend warriors with underlying problems among the many issues.  His advice, “the vast majority of people” should give up yoga altogether. It’s simply too likely to cause harm. He also says, “Yoga is for people in good physical condition. Or it can be used therapeutically. It’s controversial to say, but it really shouldn’t be used for a general class.”

We acknowledge there can be benefits of yoga when taught properly and there are also similarities to Pilates including: breathe, concentration, mind-body connection; however they are two entirely different practices.  Pilates is mainly focused on the core, spine health, lengthening and opening your vertebrae. We do connect to our minds and spirits therefor living happier lives.  At Easton Pilates there are only small classes with a classically-trained, master-level instructor who is looking at the students watching, fixing, and educating students about their bodies. We prevent injuries and help those who have injuries return to wellness through Pilates and Myofascial release.


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