Structural Yoga Therapy: Adapting to the Individual

Since I know anatomy and yoga better than most of my students, I know where the safe and unsafe places are in every yogasana.

By focusing your attention on yourself, you are more inclined to self-adjust and lessen your tension. Second, I want to protect them from hurting themselves or working in detrimental ways.

encourage students in my classes to tell me where they feel the poses for two reasons. First, I want them to be practicing self-observation as much as possible.

I encourage students in my classes to tell me where they feel the poses for two reasons. First, I want them to be practicing self-observation as much as possible. By focusing your attention on yourself, you are more inclined to self-adjust and lessen your tension. Second, I want to protect them from hurting themselves or working in detrimental ways

The right way will alleviate the sources of your stress and physical tension. The right way just plain feels good. Where you feel the poses will vary according to your postural imbalances, your strength, and your flexibility.

rhythmic ratio, or on the sensation of the breath as it enters or exits your nostrils.

areas of unnecessary tension. Become proficient in using only those parts required to attain and sustain the posture. Breathe in a natural manner through your nose. With expanded practice, this can be deepened by ujjaye pranayama and personalized by your instructor to include e Bandhas and Mudras adapted to your individual needs. Hold the pose only

The following principles will help you establish a comfortable routine. Adjust your body for comfort first, regardless of “looking good like a yogi should.” Always make an effort to extend your spine. Relax the physical and psychic effort required to hold the posture. Make a conscious scan of your body to relax all those

When a person's nervous system has not learned to relax during motion, the muscular tension can cause damage to the cartilage or joint capsule.