Episode #52: How to Practice Yoga with a Wrist Injury

<p>Wrist injuries are one of the most common injuries to occur in a yoga class!</p> <p>And yet it is still very possible to practice yoga with a wrist injury...</p> <p>In this episode, we cover the various ways you can modify and practice yoga whilst managing a wrist injury.</p> <p>We also discuss the teacher’s perspective and how to safely cue and guide students that are dealing with wrist injuries in your class.</p> <p>Also, proper alignment and the importance of warming up are all discussed.</p> <p>To help you understand how to avoid injuring your wrists in your yoga practice in the first place too.</p> <p>For those of you interested in the anatomical approach.</p> <p>Michael also discusses the bones and joints in the wrist.</p> <p>To help give a better understanding of how and why the wrist functions, and is prone to injuries.</p> <p>Plus listen all the way to the end for a question that will have you scratching your head!</p> <ul> <li>(00:37) Introduction - Wrists Get Used A Lot In Yoga</li> <li>(01:43) The Students Perspective Of Wrist Injuries</li> <li>(03:07) Guided Hand Exercise - Try While You Listen</li> <li>(04:45) The Anatomy Of The Wrist Bones - Why You Want To Press In A Certain Way</li> <li>(06:10) Warming Up Your Wrists Is Essential</li> <li>(07:10) Teaching With Awareness For Injuries</li> <li>(09:34) Cueing For Wrist Injuries And Prevention</li> <li>(10:25) Byron’s Top Teacher Tips For Subtly Cueing Wrists</li> <li>(12:29) Don’t Be Afraid To Support And Reassure Someone To Modify Or Take It Easy</li> <li>(13:19) Our Feet And Hands Deserve Some Love</li> <li>(14:13) There Are More Bones In Your Hand Than Your Spine…</li> <li>(14:51) Hands Are Not Feet, They Aren’t Designed To Bear Weight</li> <li>(16:07) A Poignant Question To Finish...</li> </ul> <p>-----------</p> <p>This podcast is dedicated to aspiring yoga teachers who want to develop their craft with integrity and authenticity.</p> <p>Most YTT’s are becoming watered-down and mediocre, and we’ve created this podcast