Neck pain, while common and usually not a cause for concern, can really ruin your day.
Is it safe to do yoga with neck pain?
Doing yoga with neck pain can be safe, but you should probably be careful.
Otherwise, yoga can be effective and safe as long you pay attention to your bodys cues.
The primary one is pain.
If you are experiencing, at any point, additional pain, back away, Hirsch says.
Registered yoga teacher, Reiki master healer and tarot card reader
Pain is a great indicator for us that were doing something wrong.
If you feel any added pain in any pose, stop your yoga practice immediately.
Yoga stretches invite deep release to muscles that are too tight from being overworked.
Additionally, yoga can assist with posture and alignment, which can reduce neck strain.
If youre new to yoga and exercise, start with one or two poses.
Standing forward fold (Uttanasana)
2.
Neck roll
3.
Cat-cow pose (Bitilasana Marjaryasana)
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Hold for 5 to 10 breaths, then switch sides.
Registered yoga teacher, Reiki master healer and tarot card reader
If something doesnt feel good, then we dont need to do it.
All of our bodies are made beautifully different, with different experiences.
What feels good in my body may not be right for yours.
If something hurts or feels like it is causing too much strain, stop immediately!
Never worry about offending your instructor or trying to keep up with the rest of the class.
Yoga should be judgment-free, and it is your personal practice, so do what feels best for you.
Also, skip anyinversionsor balances that put pressure on your head or neck.
Listen to your body; dont ignore pain, numbness, or uncomfortably tingly sensations.
Give yourself the same grace and flexibility youd expect from a professional.
You have a gut for a reason, Hirsch says.
If something doesnt feel good, then we dont need to do it.
All of our bodies are made beautifully different, with different experiences.
What feels good in my body may not be right for yours.
That said, theres no harm in getting checked out if you feel like somethings off.
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