About Yoga: Yoga and Joint Health

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Yoga Yoga Yoga Styles Beginners Poses & Workouts From Ann Pizer, your Guide to Yoga Even though yoga is low-impact, it is important to establish good habits to preserve the health of your joints over time. Poor alignment and over stretching can both cause unnecessary wear and tear on your precious joints. Learn how to enjoy your yoga practice for years to come by protecting your joint health. How to Microbend One of the best things you can do for your joints is to learn to microbend them instead of locking them in weight-bearing positions. A microbend is really a softening of the joint, which allows the surrounding muscles to offer more support. See More About:  yoga vocabulary  anatomy  yoga for better health Adaptations for Wrist Pain Wrist pain should be taken seriously. Depending on the cause and severity of the pain, you may be able to use these ideas on props and adaptations to make a number of poses more comfortable. See More About:  sports injuries  yoga injuries  yoga advice Prenatal Precaution During pregnancy, your body produces hormones which soften the joints in preparation for giving birth. While this is a good thing for your pelvis, it can be a bad thing for your knees, so pay extra attention to avoid over stretching. See More About:  pregnancy exercise  breathing exercises  twists Pose of the Week - Fish Pose - Matsyasana This week's featured pose is fish pose, an ideal place to work through any perceived blockages in the vishuddha (throat) chakra. These can manifest as a difficulty speaking up or telling the truth, according to About.com Guide to Holistic Healing Phylameana lila Desy. Fish pose can open your throat right up. See More About:  supine poses  backbends  intermediate poses Yoga Ads Beginner Yoga Hatha Yoga Yoga Postures Yoga Poses Pictures Basic Yoga Positions Featured Articles Advanced Yoga Yoga Glossary Yoga Frequently Asked Questions Beginning Yoga Practice An Index of Yoga Poses Yoga Styles   More from About.com Favorite Summer Frozen Drinks Blended with ice or chock full of fresh fruit, these yummy drinks will liven up any warm-weather gathering. More> Best Frozen Summer Desserts Ten easy, delicious, make-ahead desserts that will cool you down on the hottest of summer days. More> This newsletter is written by: Ann Pizer Yoga Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Yoga newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads What is Yoga? Yoga for Beginners - How to Start Yoga for Weight Loss Find Yoga Poses Yoga Pants Advertisement