- Large classes of 30 people plus
- Impossible to give careful individual attention to students with large numbers in a class.
- Classes often have a competitive feel to them. Students feel under pressure to perform.
- In an attempt to achieve the posture through imitation or following videos without proper instruction can result in bad habits or long term physical problems
- Over a period of time repetitive incorrect use of postures is damaging to joints. Shoulder and neck injuries, lower backs, and knee problems are a huge problem in the yoga community.
- Incorrect weight distribution in downward dog is the most common for shoulder injury. Incorrect alignment for triangle posture for causing lower back pain. Certain spinal twists are not appropriate for everyone especially if there is a history of lower back pain. Sun salutation should be “broken down” into sections so that bad habits are not learned in an attempt to “keep up”
- Lack of strength in leg muscles particularly around the knees can put excessive pressure on joints.
- Holding unnecessary tension in the arms for all postures can exacerbate already tense shoulders from driving or many hours spent at a computer. Long term effects are difficult to unravel as in the commonly known “tennis elbow” golfers’ elbow” and “carpel tunnel syndrome” resulting in surgery. These conditions can be avoided with more awareness of how we are misusing our shoulders and arms..
- Neck tension as a result of physical bad habits, incorrect posture or emotional tension.
Yoga at Holistic Holidays
- Classes never exceed 10 people
- Every individual to perform postures appropriate to their own level of fitness .
- Detailed attention on correct alignment for maximum strength and support to joints.
- Encouraging awareness through the breath so that each posture is performed in a safe and supportive way.
- Discourage competitiveness. Every body has its strengths and weaknesses. Understanding your limitations and taking time to get to know your body.
- Experience the power of the work during each posture not just on a physical level.
- Learning that patience is the key to success. Remember the phrase “less is more” and “make time your friend”
- Correct sequencing of postures essential for not overtaxing the body.
- Learning to “quieten the mind through the power of the breath.
- unique physio/yoga exercises to strengthen lower backs, relieve long term neck tension, shoulder tension, core stability work and knee strengthening.
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