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in reply to: Injured my knee in Head to Knee pose #3406
Hi,
I did something similar my very first class during eagle pose. While trying to wrap my leg around my calf, my knee buckled and I felt a weird pop…well the next day my knee was killing me! It got really swollen, and made squishy noises when I went up stairs, as well as hurt like crazy. So I took to icing it-20 minutes on, 20 off as well as taking some Advil to help reduce the swelling. I went back to class once it didn’t hurt so much, but took it easy on poses where I was balancing on that leg. Eventually, it got better….but it did take a week or so. to be honest, it still makes squishy noises when I walk up stairs!
Namasteps. try Arnica gel or Tiger Balm too!
in reply to: Morning Class Preparation #3405Hi,
I’ve found that taking the early morning class is such an amazing way to start the day. Although it is VERY difficult to get myself out of bed! The studio I go to has a 6am class everyday. Usually I’ll get up around 5am, have some juice, water and a piece of fruit and get to class by 5:40 to lay in savasna and stretch before class. I am definitely not as bendy as I am in the evening classes, but I find it much easier to relax my mind and stay focused. And when I’m leaving the studio refreshed and revived, I feel like nothing can bring me down!
Namastein reply to: What DO you eat? #3331Hi all!
One of my favorite post-yoga treats is Kombucha tea….my favorite is the gingerberry flavor. Tastes yummy and is good for you (although it’s a little costly-$3.00 a bottle). It’s also great to drink before class, however it makes you a little burpy-Look out in half-moon!
Also, a fabulous cookbook I suggest is ‘Vegetarian Food For Friends’ by Jane Noraika. Delicious recipes and beautiful photographs….but if I’m not in the mood for serious cooking, I’ll just stir-fry some tofu, veggies and avocado for lots of protein and flavor.
Yum!
Namastein reply to: can't grab my elbows each other #3330Ha! It was a bit of a dig on the dialog…..thanks for the response, and once again for the support and information.
One of my close friends (who brought me to my first class!)is a teacher and has recently shown me a few stretching poses to do after class, which I think are the same you suggested. Unfortunately, she lives a few hours away otherwise she would help me after class. However the teachers at the studio I go to are really understanding and supportive and willing to work with all the different issues people come in with!Oh, and I read the hamstring post last week, and realized that I too was going about my stretch in the wrong way. The photos were a huge help-so thank you once again!
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