I just finished the Low Back Care training, and have a client who has SI joint issues. Are single-legged poses safe? I understand that asymmetrical poses need to be avoided (Warrior 1, Warrior 2, Low Lunge, etc.), but I am wondering if single-leg balance poses could...
What low back modifications are needed for Osteoporosis
I am an RYT 500, and am taking my 3rd training with YogaVista Academy, this time focusing on Justine's Low Back Care certification (all have been excellent, by the way)! I've trained in Yoga for Osteoporosis, and the main tenet is to maintain the back's natural...
Use of Pessary for Pelvic Floor Issues
For the past 4 years I have used a pessary ring to control urine leakage. I wanted to share my experience with Pelvic Floor Yoga exercises offered by Yoga Vista.Why I chose to use a Pessary Ring When I knew I was in trouble in 2019, I felt as if the floor of my body...
Exercises for Chair Yoga Student with intense sciatica pain
I continue on my journey of teaching chair yoga since 2016 and receiving my certification from Yoga Vista Academy and loving it. One of my students came to me in great distress last week asking me for exercises she can do for her intense sciatica pain. Do you have any...
Toe Raise Caution with Plantar Fasciitis
How many times a day and how many repetitions would be ok for rising up onto toes? I am concerned that some clients may do this too often and whether this could cause plantar fasciatis. I realise that this movement can help with this condition but as it can also be...
Yoga for post-hip replacement surgery students
Please recommend resources for yoga for post-hip replacement surgery students. I am not speaking of 6 months after surgery. I am speaking of upwards of 1-2 years. Answer from Justine I have taught workshops on knee and hip replacements - but it was before we were...
Advice on Post-Natal Pelvic Floor Issues
I need some advice about the SHOULD NOT Do’s for a person in treatment for pelvic floor physio. I am working with a health care professional couple privately. They have a new baby (6 months).... I’ve done some research online and it looks like any pose that puts...
What to do about tight Psoas Muscles in Seniors
After my class yesterday, I was told that we should not be doing any knee lifts in class because most of the seniors hip flexors are tight to begin with and that we need to do more stretching of the hip flexors and the Psoas muscle in particular. For the seniors that...
Degenerative Disc Issues and Foot Neuropathy
I have a prospective student with these two issues. I am working my way through the online Chair Yoga course which I signed up for 2 months ago. I had an email from a prospective yogi who wants to attend my seniors class because he has the following issues: chronic...
Why is the top foot in dorsiflexion in Pigeon Pose?
I have an alignment question. When you teach the seated pigeon pose, and you say to keep the foot that is up, to keep it flexed to protect the knee joint - I am not sure I understand how that works exactly. I can see how flexing the foot engages the tibialis anterior...
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