spineless

I just saw one of the worst and most shocking things I’ve ever seen on IG. In terms of yoga at home.

It was a woman attempting a highly advanced transition from standing wide-legged forward bend, direct into halasana.

She didn’t land it, hurt her neck.

While she’s “okay” this could have potentially caused her paralysis or even death.

I’m not joking.

Now I love a good yoga challenge. When I was starting a home practice I kept my motivation high by participating in yoga challenges on IG. It helped me feel, as someone pretty isolated, a part of community and like I was learning with people.

But the rule I followed was to not f—k with the spine. 

By the time I was trying more advanced postures I had been attending classes for a couple of years around four times per week. I hadn’t booked a private but I attended labs on proper posture as well: because I knew from my first class I was going to teach.

If you do not have a dedicated practice with a teacher who knows your body well, or are teacher trained yourself do not f—k with advanced poses and transitions that could potentially kill you.

Guys

It’s for a photo. It’s not that important!

In all yoga practice, and this is coming up as my private practice starts to incorporate more asana once again, if you don’t have a “guru” who has met you and seen you move a lot, stick with beginner poses by yourself.

Thanks ever so x