Yoga teachers dispute link between yoga, neck pain and headaches.
Nationwide, yoga teachers are upset about an article published in the New York Times that linked yoga to health complications such as neck pain and headaches. Enthusiasts of the mind-body regimen are crying foul, saying that the article took an unfair approach to the topic, as reported by The Daily Beast.
"First of all, it's talking about yoga like it's another sport fad," said instructor Lisa Jacobson, as quoted by the news source. "It's not just another thing. It’s not just another Pilates. It's meant to be so much deeper than that."
Jacobson goes on to say that she doubts the severe health problems discussed in the article came on during yoga without any prior warning. In order to avoid catastrophe, students need to pay attention to what their bodies are telling them and avoid poses that may be too difficult.
Other fitness instructors stressed that there are risks involved with any physical activity, such as skiing or a 100-mile run. However, as one teacher told the news source, not doing any exercise may be far riskier.
One thing that can minimize the risks associated with yoga is finding the right teacher. People who are interested in New Mexico yoga classes shouldn't have a hard time. As of 2005, there were more than 70,000 certified instructors nationwide!
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