Guest guest Posted July 7, 2002 Report Share Posted July 7, 2002 I have a few questions about Astanga yoga: 1. I have a bad knee (an old sports injury). Will doing the series put to much pressure on my knees? Are there any workarounds? 2. How much jumping is required? What king of jumps? Can you skip the jumps? 3. What about older people? As you get old, how long will you be able to do the series? How old is Pattabhi Jois? Is he still practicing? 4. What if you are not flexible enough to do some of the poses? Are you required to force yourself? 5. Is Astanga yoga competitive? Are you looked down for not being as flexible as the next guy? 6. Are there any good DVDs (or videos) for beginners? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2002 Report Share Posted July 7, 2002 on the subject of knees.. i have had some problems with mine, not because of strain during the poses,i am fairly flexible, at least i don't feel it during the time hold the pose...but i've felt more pain in my knees since i've started practicing yoga as a daily routine..would anyone have any idea what the cause of this would be...does cutting down on the sun sals make it easier on the knees? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 8, 2002 Report Share Posted July 8, 2002 dolcevita wrote [[.. i've felt more pain in my knees since i've started practicing yoga as a daily routine..would anyone have any> idea what the cause of this would be.. ]] ** In many cases, knee strain may be related to weakened quadriceps. I would suggest asans that strengthen the thigh. Om Shanti ... Yogini Shakti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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