@Jackie Keer@facebook While I don't think the Times article overstated the issue, I also worry about young students who have no idea how to modify or monitor their practice. But it's the same in any large group classes and almost every sports activity. Alignment is really the key, the most important consideration. Along with yoga, I do Pilates, Free Weights, Swimming and Kayaking....and you can get badly hurt in any of these activities....and there are typical injuries in each of them. I did not care for this Hairpin article, but I have expected some feedback from yogis. If this Times article had been written about swimmer or kayaker injuries....I doubt if Hairpin would have responded, maybe it's because swimmers and kayakers don't claim any particular religious affiliation....but we have the same joy in movement and love of the enviornment...but maybe different injuries.
On Six Reasons To Ignore The 'New York Times' Yoga Article
@Jackie Keer@facebook While I don't think the Times article overstated the issue, I also worry about young students who have no idea how to modify or monitor their practice. But it's the same in any large group classes and almost every sports activity. Alignment is really the key, the most important consideration. Along with yoga, I do Pilates, Free Weights, Swimming and Kayaking....and you can get badly hurt in any of these activities....and there are typical injuries in each of them. I did not care for this Hairpin article, but I have expected some feedback from yogis. If this Times article had been written about swimmer or kayaker injuries....I doubt if Hairpin would have responded, maybe it's because swimmers and kayakers don't claim any particular religious affiliation....but we have the same joy in movement and love of the enviornment...but maybe different injuries.