tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3744144920751426400.post1572329301946174318..comments2023-07-29T01:32:58.583-07:00Comments on Moving with Grace: Herniated Disc in the Bikram StudioAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04616135203265938482noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3744144920751426400.post-10859253728952616372013-07-09T12:05:05.192-07:002013-07-09T12:05:05.192-07:00Hi Lacey -
Thanks for visiting! Yes... even the s...Hi Lacey -<br />Thanks for visiting! Yes... even the smallest work is important. This practitioner was brand new to the studio and to the practice. She was pretty hunched over/around the injury so I could tell it was really acute for her. <br /><br />Re: SI injuries - Bikram can be really tough on SI injuries because of the asymetrical postures (standing head-to-knee, triangle, standing separate leg forehead-to-knee.) <br /><br />The other aspect of Bikram that's really challenging for this injury is the heels-together position used throughout the standing and floor series.<br /><br />At home, I might use this pose: cakravikasana (http://iamronen.com/2009/11/yoga-asana-cakravakasana/) <br />then, a version of full locust where you open and close the legs<br />then back to cakravikasana. <br /><br />Both of these symetrical postures (which are not bikram postures) help to stabilize the sacrum and are symmetrical which limits strain to the SI joint.<br /><br />With a really bad SI joint I sometimes have students do these modifications:<br />1) standing head to knee - no gripping under the foot - just stand tall and lift one leg - but if there is that tired sensation, touch the foot back down<br /><br />2) no experienced practitioner wants to hear this, but triangle can be extremely straining on the SI joint. Use a chair or a stool to support the hips for a few classes at least.<br /><br />3) Standing sep. leg forehead to knee: the asymmetrical forward bend is really hard on the SI joint. you could do the symmetrical forward bend from the warm up instead.<br /><br />I know this is not "pure Bikram" - just do the series and suck it up. But when it comes to ligament damage, sometimes you really do have to back off and rest in order to get back to your regular practice.<br /><br />Let me know how it goes for you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04616135203265938482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3744144920751426400.post-30106291462742590662013-07-09T11:27:36.662-07:002013-07-09T11:27:36.662-07:00Man, I feel for that gal. I've been dealing wi...Man, I feel for that gal. I've been dealing with an SI injury which limits my practice a ton. But even the smallest work is important. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17132545632625796096noreply@blogger.com