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Understanding and Preventing Yoga Injuries 2025

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The document presents a study on Yoga-related injuries, based on a survey conducted among 33,000 Yoga teachers and therapists. It highlights the prevalence, nature, and causes of these injuries, identifying common injury sites such as the neck, lower back, shoulders, wrists, and knees. Key factors contributing to injuries include poor technique, previous injuries, excessive effort, and inadequate instruction. The authors emphasize the importance of understanding these risks to promote safe Yoga practices and provide recommendations for injury prevention.

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How to prevent injury when doing yoga?

Tips to prevent yoga injuries Go slow initially. Try an introductory class or 1-on-1 instruction to get a good foundation before you move up to more advanced poses. Look for a qualified teacher. Dont overdo it. Avoid problematic poses. Use props. Mix it up. Try a different style of yoga. Listen to your body.

What is the most common injury in yoga?

The most common injury across the board is lower-back injuries, Fischer said. The other common injuries are in the neck, wrists, knees and shoulders.

Which joint is most prone to injury?

Ankle and wrist joints are especially susceptible to strain and sprains. Knee injuries also are common. They can range from mild to severe, and the pain can be at the front, inside, or outside of the knee.

What is the most common knee injury in yoga?

One study suggested that yoga practice could lead to meniscus tears. Cross-legged yoga poses can be especially tough on the knees and anyone with existing knee pain. Lunging poses can also present a problem, especially if not properly aligned.

How to be safe when doing yoga?

1. Dont push yourself deeper or further if its not available. Dont attempt arm balances if you cannot hold a forearm plank and regular plank both for 30 seconds or more. Dont attempt headstands or forearm stands if you cannot hold dolphin pose for 30 seconds or more. DO

Which joint is most prone to injury during yoga and why?

Shoulders/Elbows Some of the most common yoga injuries occur in the shoulders, spine and elbows, and many of them are repetitive stress injuries (RSIs), which come from repeated motions that put stress on the musculoskeletal and nervous systems.

What joints are used in yoga?

Joints Involved. Ankle (dorsiflexion), knee (extension/flexion), hip (flexion), hip (external rotation), spine (flexion, rotation) and shoulder (flexion).

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