Apr 14, 2018

What To Prepare For A Yoga Class As Stroke Recovery Therapy

By Helen Williams


Yoga, the Hindu spiritual discipline that uses a simplified form of meditation. Breathing methods with a fusion of specific bodily postures for relaxation and is an ideal stroke recovery therapy. The benefits include but are not limited to increased flexibility, weight reduction and improved muscle strength and tone. If the following words above have ignited a sense of intrigue, there are a few things make note of before joining a yoga class.

We all know the pose downward dog in english but what is it in it s sanskrit name? The message that should be taken away here is that research is vital in order to feel part of the class opposed to confused and disorientated because of a lack of understanding. Learn enough terms to get through a class and develop your skill set accordingly.

Depending on where the class is taken, be aware that there might be chanting at the start or the end of the class. If this feels or is uncomfortable for you there is no pressure put on you to take part, after all, the entire point of yoga is relaxation.

Know the limits of your body. Even if you re a beginner joining a yoga class, be mindful of the limits of your body by knowing the difference between pain and discomfort. Pain is usually associated with hot and sharp sensation(s) while discomfort is more of a dragged out sensation that seems unending. However, a good rule of thumb to remember is that no one knows your body better than yourself. So if something feels like it s not right, chances are it is and time for change.

One of the most important things to do when actually doing yoga is to breathe. At first it may feel like your breathing in when you re supposed to be breathing out and vice versa but as your skillset develops so too will your breathing adjust. What s important is that you never stop breathing as yoga infuses a bunch of different breathing techniques into it. Thus making it crucial.

Keep in mind when an instructor gives pays you some attention it s not because you re doing the pose wrong, even though it may seem that way. But rather help you find an easier more comfortable way of doing that pose and as a result try not to feel discouraged.

Do some research learn some of the terms that will be used during the yoga class so that it doesn t feel confusing and disorienting.

Not everything you see on television is true as yoga is designed to accomodate people of different body shapes and sizes. The purpose of yoga is to decrease tension but needs you to come prepared.




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