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  • lilieu
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    February 6, 2011 at 5:02 am
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    in reply to: Frustration! #8285

    Thanks Gab, it’s true our body is all connected. And definitely we can’t switch off one part of our body. I just have a feeling that whenever I lock my knees, I wouldn’t stretch my hamstrings as much as when I don’t (lock my knees).

    What about warming up before class? Would it help to minimise the pain?

    lilieu
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    January 31, 2011 at 3:15 am
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    in reply to: Frustration! #8257

    Hi Bufferine,

    During my first year of practicing yoga, I have hurt my hamstring and back a few times. I still went to class but I don’t pull my hamstring and bend my knee a little. Also I use the muscle relief spray. Apart from that:

    – identify which postures create the injuries because you might do it incorrectly
    – always listen to and follow the dialouge very carefully because the wordings would include the tips to avoid injuries e.g. push your chest up, lock your knee, contract your stomach
    – some postures are not about stretching hamstring but locking your knees and contracting your thighs
    – listen to your body, back off from stretching or bending whenever you feel pain
    – be patient with your body, yoga teachers take years to become a teacher
    – search for tips and advices of each posture: online, teachers, blogs

    Don’t give up as yet if you love yoga. 🙂

    lilieu
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    January 27, 2011 at 5:43 am
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    in reply to: Extreme soreness and fatigue #8237

    For me, I’ve found that the more often you go to class is the quicker that your body will get use to yoga. I went to classes even if my body was sore. After a few months the soreness was subtle.

    You might want to check with the teachers if your postures were done correctly e.g. when to contract your stomach / legs. Incorrect postures might cause soreness too.

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