What are the precautions for forwarding bending with a Student who has diagnosed Osteoporosis?Question: I have a woman (in her 60s?) who has been attending my Mixed Level 1/2 class (slow flow) for the past few months, and who was diagnosed with osteoporosis two years...
Spinal Flexion Guidance for Osteoporosis and Kyphosis
I am an RYT 500 yoga teacher, and am taking your Chair and Gentle Yoga Training for the 50+ population - it is excellent! In the training, it is mentioned that Cat/Cow is done in nearly every senior sequence - is the Cat pose (spinal flexion) okay to do if a student...
Student is a leukemia survivor with compressed vertebrae
My student's doctor told her she should do no twists at all, never, because of her spine. Hello! I have a question concerning one of my students and I hope you can give me some advice. My student is in her late sixties and has suffered from leukemia. This was about 15...
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...
Do Yoga Teachers tend to have more Sacroiliac Joint (SI Joint) Problems?
Do you think yoga instructors tend to have more SI problems? Since you see lots of body issues do you think yoga instructors tend to have more SI problems? Do you use chiropractors? I have used a chiropractor and Chinese medicine for years and years. Its all good of...
Yoga pose for a rib that keeps popping out of place
Question I had a question from one of my students that stumped me? She continuously has a rib that pops out of place. The chiropractor is able to put it back in place. She is wondering if there is anything I could recommend that would allow her to strengthen this area...
Why are Warrior poses not necessarily easy or appropriate for students with SI Joint issues or low back pain or disc damage?
Question Why are Warrior poses not necessarily easy or appropriate for students with SI Joint issues or low back pain or disc damage? Answer from Justine I'm gonna break this down a bit.....Warrior 1 is an asymmetrical back bend, and with one leg forward and one leg...
How Does Yoga work with students who have Stenosis and other disc issues?
Question I am beginning a new gig soon for folks 60+. Very excited to share all I’ve learned from you! One student asked how yoga would work as she has stenosis and other disc issues. Thanks! Gail Answer from Justine With central and foraminal spinal stenosis, back...
Is it Safe for Seniors with Undiagnosed Osteoporosis to do Forward Bends?
Question I just finished a module of my 500 hour YTT on Adaptations and we touched on seniors and osteoporosis. My teachers said that we should assume that most seniors have some form of osteoporosis, and therefore avoid forward bending, focusing more on spinal...
What are the Forward Bending Guidelines for a Herniated Disc?
Question For a herniated disc, modifications include forward pelvic tilt. It was my understanding that the pelvis should be rolled back to straighten the lumbar spine to alleviate pain in that area. Please clarify this for me. Bending Guidelines for a Herniated Disc...
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