Chakrasana (Wheel Pose): Contraindications, Risks, and Safe Practice
Chakrasana (Wheel Pose) has crucial contraindications related to acute injuries, pre-existing spinal conditions, cardiovascular issues, joint problems...
By Jordan
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Cobra Pose: Understanding Lower Back Pain, Causes, and Safe Practice
Lower back pain in Cobra Pose typically results from excessive lumbar extension, insufficient core/gluteal engagement, or poor thoracic mobility, and ...
By Alex
Naukasana (Boat Pose): Contraindications, Modifications, and Safety Guidelines
Naukasana (Boat Pose) is contraindicated for individuals with recent abdominal surgery, hernias, pregnancy, severe lower back or spinal issues, and ce...
By Hart
Butterfly Pose: Contraindications, Risks, and Safe Modifications
Individuals with acute knee or hip injuries, sacroiliac joint dysfunction, acute groin strains, severe sciatica, or osteoarthritis should avoid or sig...
By Hart
Pincha Mayurasana: Safe Falling Techniques, Risks, and Preparatory Drills
Safely exiting Pincha Mayurasana requires understanding biomechanics, controlled transitions, and specific bail techniques such as tucking the chin, r...
By Alex
Shoulder Stand (Sarvangasana): Contraindications, Safe Practice, and Alternatives
Sarvangasana (Shoulder Stand) should be avoided or modified by individuals with neck issues, high blood pressure, heart conditions, glaucoma, thyroid ...
By Alex
Yoga Poses: Which Ones to Avoid or Modify for Safe Practice
No yoga asana is inherently bad, but specific poses require modification or avoidance based on individual health conditions, physical limitations, and...
By Hart
Mandukasana (Frog Pose): Contraindications, Risks, and Safe Practice
Mandukasana (Frog Pose) is contraindicated for individuals with pre-existing conditions affecting the knees, hips, lower back, or abdomen, and require...
By Jordan
Head-to-Knee Pose (Janu Sirsasana): Contraindications, Modifications, and Safe Practice
Head-to-Knee Pose (Janu Sirsasana) is contraindicated for individuals with acute low back pain, hamstring strains, specific knee or hip injuries, sacr...
By Alex
