I have been dealing with a yoga injury for more than a year now. It affects everything I do. I can't even say out loud that I got hurt doing yoga because there is such a societal belief that you can't possibly get hurt doing yoga. I thought the NYTM article was a little wacky, not in their usual style, but I do think the strong reaction it has provoked is enlightening. I honestly never believed that I could get hurt this way. I was stretching! I followed all the rules and was diligent with my poses and posture. I had phenomenal teachers! I am strong and active. But on any given day now, I can't step into my clothing, can't easily get out of my car, can't sit comfortably, can't sleep. It has been almost 14 months of pain and now, the prospect of surgery. I wonder how many people have stayed silent because they didn't want to be ridiculed!
On Six Reasons To Ignore The 'New York Times' Yoga Article
I have been dealing with a yoga injury for more than a year now. It affects everything I do. I can't even say out loud that I got hurt doing yoga because there is such a societal belief that you can't possibly get hurt doing yoga. I thought the NYTM article was a little wacky, not in their usual style, but I do think the strong reaction it has provoked is enlightening. I honestly never believed that I could get hurt this way. I was stretching! I followed all the rules and was diligent with my poses and posture. I had phenomenal teachers! I am strong and active. But on any given day now, I can't step into my clothing, can't easily get out of my car, can't sit comfortably, can't sleep. It has been almost 14 months of pain and now, the prospect of surgery. I wonder how many people have stayed silent because they didn't want to be ridiculed!