• Yoga Warning: Are You Putting Your Joints at Risk? with Lara Heimann

  • Oct 10 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 11 mins
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Yoga Warning: Are You Putting Your Joints at Risk? with Lara Heimann

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  • In this episode of the Bendy Bodies podcast, Dr. Linda Bluestein, the Hypermobility MD, sits down with physical therapist and yoga expert Lara Heimann to uncover the hidden dangers of yoga for hypermobile individuals. As the creator of the LYT Method, Lara combines yoga with functional anatomy to ensure that movement is safe and effective for those with joint instability. Lara shares why traditional yoga practices may be putting hypermobile people at risk and offers crucial advice on how to avoid injury, build strength, and prioritize stability. Don’t miss this eye-opening discussion on how to practice yoga safely with hypermobility. Takeaways: Yoga for Hypermobile People: Hypermobile individuals can benefit from yoga if they focus on stability and avoid pushing into extreme ranges of motion. Stability Over Flexibility: Building strength and stability should be prioritized over achieving deep flexibility in yoga practice. Body Awareness is Key: Proprioception and awareness of body position are essential for safe movement in yoga for hypermobile individuals. Props and Feedback: Using blocks, the wall, and other props can help provide feedback and enhance stability during practice. Finding the Right Instructor: It's crucial to find a yoga teacher who understands the unique needs of hypermobile individuals and emphasizes stability over flexibility Connect with YOUR Bendy Specialist, Dr. Linda Bluestein, MD at https://www.hypermobilitymd.com/. Thank YOU so much for tuning in. We hope you found this episode informative, inspiring, useful, validating, and enjoyable. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to level up your knowledge about hypermobility disorders and the people who have them. Join YOUR Bendy Bodies community at https://www.bendybodiespodcast.com/. Learn more about Human Content at http://www.human-content.com Podcast Advertising/Business Inquiries: sales@human-content.com YOUR bendy body is our highest priority! Learn about Lara Heimann: Instagram: @lara.heimann Facebook: @lara.f.heimann Youtube: @LYTMethod Keep up to date with the HypermobilityMD: YouTube: youtube.com/@bendybodiespodcast Twitter: twitter.com/BluesteinLinda LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/hypermobilitymd Facebook: facebook.com/BendyBodiesPodcast Blog: hypermobilitymd.com/blog Part of the Human Content Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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