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The Upstate Yoga & Pilates Resource Guide
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GREENVILLE
www.greenvilleIndoorRowing.com 1440 Pelham Rd. Ste. g 864-354-2882 – greenville www.ItsYogaStudio.com
“Row-ga!” at Greenville Indoor Rowing
576-A Woodruff Rd. - greenville 864-281-1505 or 864-901-3776 www.greenvilleIndoorRowing.com
Courtesy Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health
404 n. Pleasantburg dr. greenville 864-845-3438 or 864-420-9839 www.QiWorksStudio.com
inJurY-Free YogA Proven Approaches for Safe Practice by Lynda Bassett
1140 Woodruff Road Greenville • 864-329-1114 www.southernom.com
2105 old Spartanburg Rd. 864-325-6053 – greer www.Yoganize.com
SPARTANBURG
SOUL FLOW YOGA
2811 Reidville Rd., Ste. 12 864-609-7689 – Spartanburg www.SoulFlowYogi.com
1040 Fernwood-glendale Rd., Ste.58 864-583-3335 Spartanburg www.zengardenYoga.com
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Between 15 and 20 million Americans practice yoga, spending an estimated $5.7 billion annually on classes and accessories. National Yoga Month, in September, reminds us to always make personal safety a guiding principle during practice sessions. Experts advise the following guidelines for practicing injury-free yoga.
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ike any kind of movement, yoga involves some risk,” says Devarshi Steven Hartman, dean of the Kripalu School of Yoga, headquartered in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. “The level of risk depends on the individual’s age, physical condition, limitations, emotional state, previous injuries, strength, time of day, awareness, type of movement and how much weight bearing is taking place.” It’s not uncommon for both seasoned athletes and yoga neophytes to push too hard in the beginning. Dr. Loren Fishman, medical director at Manhattan Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, says, “The three leading causes of injury are an overenthusiastic student, improper alignment and poor teaching.”
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Many aspirants feel they have to master a pose right away; thus, a “Type A” person may have the most potential for injury, observes Sadie Nardini, New York City-based founder of Core Strength Vinyasa Yoga and host of Cable TV’s Viera Living’s daily yoga show, Rock Your Yoga. Some instructors may have a vigorous Type A attitude, as well. “Keep looking if you feel pushed,” she advises. Choosing a style is less important than choosing the instructor best suited to the student’s needs. “Finding the right teacher,” says Nardini, “is kind of like dating. Keep looking until you find your match.”
Proven Guidelines
Here are some safe approaches and