What is the difference between yoga and yoga therapy
Elaine Oyang Elaine Oyang

What is the difference between yoga and yoga therapy

As the popularity of yoga continues on the rise, so does the number of students per class. Some studios and classes hold up to 100 people or more in the room, and while there most often will be a couple of assistants in addition to the teacher, this still means approximately 97 blindspots while the teacher and the two assistants watch over of three students in the room at a time. Furthermore, the pace of most yoga classes nowadays is faster to match the demands of people wanting to sweat and build strength. This leaves a wide, vulnerable gap for a new student or a student with previous injuries to injure herself.

In the following sections, I highlight why seeking a certified yoga therapist is important if you are looking to improve your ailments and dis-ease. 

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Does your back hurt when you bend forward? Try these 4 poses for relief!
Elaine Oyang Elaine Oyang

Does your back hurt when you bend forward? Try these 4 poses for relief!

You know your back pain is interfering with your life when you can’t even pick up something from the floor or tie your shoe lace without fear of your back seizing up (or perhaps it’s happened already before!).

Read on and watch this short video to learn these 4 yoga techniques for managing mild lower back pain that is aggravated when you bend forward.

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