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Yoga folks... a question
I've never really been to a yoga class because I'm pretty clumsy but I'm curious if you are on your knees a lot? I've had two knees replaced and I can't kneel at all -- and actually I'm pretty sketchy about putting any pressure on my knees.
Thoughts? I don't want to go to a class and feel like an idiot because I'm afraid of the pain....
Re: Yoga folks... a question
In my class - yes, I'd say spend quite a bit of time not necessarily directly on our knees but utilizing them for a lot of different positions that I wouldn't think would be good for someone who's had both knees replaced.
How long ago was your knee replacement? What have you done since then (exercise wise)? Have you been to a physical therapist to see what your limitations are? I don't see any reason why you couldn't eventually build up to it.
I've gone to yoga still on crutches. I did everything sitting in a folding chair. Made my back feel soooo much better.
I agree with whoever said to tell them your limitations and let them help you modify.
I would definitely avoid any classes that are fast paced then - definitely do an easy pace beginner's yoga.
Also - if you haven't been to physical therapy, I really think you should start there.
How was your finallllllllll??????
Not to sound like anasshole or anything but have you looked into yoga for seniors? I only mention this b/c they might have the same limitations as you have with your knees and they would have the modifications.
God, I sound like anasshole. BUT on the plus side, I go to a zumba class with ol' ladies and it's fun b/c I'm way better than them.
LOLZ.
No worries, I don't take that the wrong way....honestly all the "being on a walker and using a cane" gave me great appreciation for all that. I love old people so that is a great idea at least to start!
This is a good thought, honestly!! My friend teaches yoga to seniors and most of it is chair based. You might feel odd, but like SMACE said, at least you will be more limber than everyone else! haha
and, as you get better you can do regular classes with your own modifications.
I'd rather learn (and fumble and eff up and look like an idiot) with older people and not lithe 20 year olds that can bend themselves into a pretzel.
and being in Florida, old people are quite plentiful.
That made me LOL... you're right!
I think you should also consider avoiding certain schools of yoga in general--some are harder on the knees (or really the body) than others.
Iyengar yoga, for example, is all about helping people move slowly and take care of joints/issues. A good teacher would totally work around your knee issue. They seem to know a lot about body structure.
Schools to avoid (even though I love them): Ashtanga and Nia.