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Inexperienced Yoga Teachers = Injured Students?

Posted on July 16, 2008

I truly believe that everyone can benefit from stretching and strengthening their muscles through yoga. I must admit it saddened me to read a recent article stating that in 2006, nearly 4,500 people ended up in the ER after suffering from injuries during a yoga class. It wasn't just beginners, but also yogis who've been practicing consistently for years. Common ailments included pulled muscles, torn rotator cuffs, exacerbated carpal tunnel syndrome, torn cartilage in the knees, and neck injuries such as herniated disks. This statistic may come as a surprise to you since yoga is meant to heal n...

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carpal tunnel syndrome , yoga