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How to Practice Yoga Post-COVID-19 Mar 14 10:52am | By Desiree Ahrens (@ahrensdesiree)Comment receiving replies
@bmunipallimd I would very much like to practice yoga, and I have tried it a number of times, but having had two knee replacements my legs do not bend enough for many of the poses. Also, I am working on balance but standing on one leg can be extremely difficult for me, particularly on my L leg.
In a situation like mine, what do you recommend? For some reason chair yoga is not appealing to me but perhaps I should give that a try. Also, one of the yoga types, I forget the name of it, where a pose was held for a very lengthy amount of time did not work well for me.
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I have two knee replacements and do yoga twice a week. What works for me is to tell the yoga instructor before class my need to modify poses. I have done Zoom classes and in person classes. Hopefully, they give a choice of a pose or a modified pose. That has worked for me. Balance is a big issue for me. Presently, for tree pose, I just put my foot against my leg. I don’t even lift it off the ground. Good Luck.
I have had a hip replacement and also found it very difficult to balance properly and lots of tightness in my knees. All I can say is, stick with it. Don't overextend, and keep the posture free from pain. Do as much or as little as you can. Practice breathing, meditation and all aspects of yoga. Yoga is much, much more than body postures.
Recommended book: Bhagavad Gita.
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Using a chair for the poses that give you discomfort or challenge your balance is wise. You do not need to use the chair for your whole practice but having it nearby can be very useful. In Yin Yoga you hold poses for a long time to help facilitate a deep stretch.