While yoga can improve your strength, balance and flexibility, remember to perform the exercises in moderation, and at your appropriate skill level.
To help minimize yoga related injuries, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons offers the following guidelines:
1. Consult a doctor before participating in yoga if you have a medical condition or an injury.
2. Work with a qualified yoga instructor. Check out the instructor's experience and credentials.
3. Warm up thoroughly before a yoga session. Cold muscles, tendons and ligaments are vulnerable to injury.
4. Wear appropriate clothing that allows for proper movement.
5. Beginners should start slowly and learn the basics, such as breathing.
6. If you are unsure of a pose or movement, ask questions.
Do not attempt positions beyond your comfort level.
7. Learn the type of yoga you are performing. Yoga exercises come in several forms, some more demanding than others.
8. Stay hydrated.
9. Should you experience pain or exhaustion during a yoga session, stop or take a break.
10. Seek a doctor if the pain does not lift.
By American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
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