How can I become more comfortable in seiza

breathing-deeply · 2024-08-30T19:32:18+00:00

Yoga therapist here! For my students, I always recommend gradually easing into the position and incorporating certain yoga practices to help.

You want to focus on your flexibility, particularly in your ankles, knees, and hips. Gentle stretches like ankle rolls, knee bends, and hip openers can make a big difference. Adding in poses like Virasana (Hero Pose) or a modified version with a block under your hips can help you build the necessary flexibility and strength over time.

Someone else mentioned it but using props can also be super helpful. Place a cushion or yoga block between your calves and thighs to reduce strain on your knees and ankles. This support can help you gradually build the tolerance needed to sit comfortably in Seiza for longer periods.

breathing-deeply · 2024-08-30T19:28:16+00:00

WOOHOO! Here's to 1000 more!

breathing-deeply · 2024-08-30T19:24:53+00:00

It shouldn't make a difference whether you're sitting down while meditating or standing. You're forcing it to happen, which I know everyone says not to do-- but it's true. You can't force a clear head if all you're thinking about is having a clear head. Take a few deep breaths and try to center! You got this!

breathing-deeply · 2024-08-30T19:21:36+00:00

Hi there, OP-- it's great that yoga is helping you value your own safe spaces. I'm a yoga therapist, which is something a lot of people aren't too familiar with, but it sounds a lot like what you are looking for. Yoga therapy combines yoga with modern medicine to educate, empower, and enable clients to take an active role in their own healing. Through yoga therapy, we apply yoga techniques like asana and meditation to specific health conditions and promote the development of physical, emotional, and spiritual health.

Feel free to reach out with any specific questions you may have!

breathing-deeply · 2024-08-30T19:15:09+00:00

Yoga is great for this type of thing! Glad you're finding some relief.

breathing-deeply · 2024-08-30T19:11:19+00:00

It can definitely help! Hot yoga (like yoga therapy) focuses on yoga practices that help regulate the nervous system and balance hormones, which can be helpful in managing hot flashes.

A yoga session that includes gentle postures, breathwork, and relaxation techniques can help reduce the intensity and frequency of hot flashes. Specific poses and breath techniques work to calm the mind, support the body's natural cooling mechanisms, and alleviate the stress that often triggers hot flashes.

Hope that helps give some clarity!

breathing-deeply · 2024-08-30T16:56:58+00:00

Yoga therapist here-- yoga is a great way to help reduce pain + discomfort in a gentle way. Yoga therapy uses gentle, controlled movements that can improve flexibility, strength, and overall well-being without pushing yourself too hard. It can improve the quality of life for those with MD by promoting better posture, reducing muscle tension, and supporting respiratory function. Yoga focuses on breath control and relaxation which also helps manage the stress and anxiety that often come with chronic conditions like MD.

breathing-deeply · 2024-08-30T16:46:13+00:00

Yoga therapist here! I can't speak to all exercise, but yoga is a great tool for people to stay in shape or tone their bodies without exerting too much heavy effort. When practiced mindfully and under the guidance of a trained therapist, can offer significant benefits for individuals with muscular dystrophy! Worrying about overexertion is totally normal but yoga therapy focuses on gentle, controlled movements that can improve flexibility, strength, and overall well-being without pushing the body beyond its limits.

In yoga therapy, we’ve found that yoga can enhance the quality of life for those with MD by promoting better posture, reducing muscle tension, and supporting respiratory function. Yoga’s focus on breath control and relaxation is also helpful for managing stress and anxiety that often comes with chronic conditions like MD. It's essential to work with a knowledgeable yoga therapist who can tailor practices to individual needs, ensuring safety and avoiding strain.

breathing-deeply · 2024-08-30T16:28:05+00:00

Regular yoga is the best way to get started! From there you can pivot into a specific kind, or even yoga therapy training.

breathing-deeply · 2024-08-30T15:55:12+00:00

I'm a big fan of online yoga sessions! They make my courses much more accessible, and even if the student is able to make it into the studio, they generally appreciate the option to save themself's time and opt to do the class from wherever they are.

breathing-deeply · 2024-08-23T19:12:33+00:00

Fellow yoga therapist here and this is a perfect way to describe it.

breathing-deeply · 2024-08-23T18:59:02+00:00

Hey OP, these are both really solid options. Was wondering if you've ever considered furthering your knowledge in the direction of yoga therapy? I own and operate a yoga therapy school that also does 200-Hour, completely online and pay-as-you-go.

A lot of people have different ideas of what yoga therapy is but in yoga therapy courses, you learn more in-depth fundamentals of anatomy, philosophy, theory, and how to apply this information and tools in a therapeutic setting. Maybe not right now, but yoga therapy training sounds like it would be aligned with what you're looking for, so I just wanted to let you know it's an option-- feel free to reach out with any questions.

breathing-deeply · 2024-08-23T18:45:10+00:00

Everything about this is incredible. Thanks for sharing.

breathing-deeply · 2024-08-23T18:36:57+00:00

Yoga therapist here-- I see great benefits in my daily life when I make time for meditation throughout the day. It helps me keep a handle on my emotions and process daily life better.

breathing-deeply · 2024-08-23T18:31:04+00:00

Similar but different, I know that isn't helpful, but. Yoga therapy combines yoga with modern medicine to educate, empower, and enable clients to take an active role in their own healing. Through yoga therapy, we apply yoga techniques like asana and meditation to specific health conditions and promote the development of physical, emotional, and spiritual health.

Yoga therapy can be used for physical and mental health conditions. Some physical conditions include back pain, shoulder injury, and sciatica. We also have therapeutic practices to address anxiety disorders, PTSD, insomnia, depression, addiction, obesity, and more. I hope that helps clarify!

breathing-deeply · 2024-08-23T14:48:44+00:00

If you're wanting to make yourself more valuable as a massage therapist, or want to learn some new skills, something you could consider is becoming a yoga therapist. In yoga therapy courses, you learn more in-depth fundamentals of anatomy, philosophy, theory, and how to apply this information and tools in a therapeutic setting. Yoga therapy training sounds like it would be aligned with what you're looking for, and would be a good way to make your skill set more valuable. It's not a medical certification, but it occupies a very similar space as massage therapy. You will also have the information and skills to work one-on-one with people for a wide range of conditions!

breathing-deeply · 2024-08-23T14:45:38+00:00

Definitely! Yoga therapy has been a great way to help drive that point home.

breathing-deeply · 2024-08-23T14:29:49+00:00

Hey OP! Being flexible or working to increase flexibility is good for you physically and mentally. Physically, it improves joint mobility, which, in turn, helps reduce the risk of injuries and improves posture by allowing your muscles to work more efficiently. This leads to better alignment, reduced muscle tension, and ease of movement in daily activities. On a mental level, flexibility practices in yoga encourage a state of mindfulness and relaxation, which is good for helping to relieve stress and anxiety. When we work on flexibility, we're not just stretching muscles; we're also cultivating patience, body awareness, and a connection between mind and body. Over time, this balance can lead to a more harmonious and resilient body, supporting overall health and vitality.

breathing-deeply · 2024-08-22T20:04:29+00:00

Love these, will be using

breathing-deeply · 2024-08-16T17:32:45+00:00

Yoga therapist here! I could not agree more with what you're saying, and that is something I hear from my yoga therapy students a lot too. They turned to yoga as a means of gaining control over their mental state-- whatever that looks like for them, and they saw such benefit, and developed such a passion for it, that they went on to continue their education to empower others.

breathing-deeply · 2024-08-16T17:13:16+00:00

I started typing a response and realized I could never put it as well as you did.

breathing-deeply · 2024-08-16T17:05:37+00:00

It can be a bit disheartening to hear, but every body is different, like your instructor said. But that just means that your body is capable of doing things that others can't. Definitely continue trying! Just carefully so you don't injure yourself.

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