Why can't you practice yoga?

I believe that for many friends who know how to take care of themselves, practicing yoga can not only make them more physically and mentally happy, but also better relieve the negative emotions caused by work, making them appear more peaceful. The most important thing is that yoga can also maintain their figure well. But some friends may raise the question, that is, under what circumstances can't you practice yoga? Regarding this question, please learn with me in the next period of time.

First, after entering middle age, ligaments and joints degenerate, and muscles become stiffer. Without strong muscle protection and support, forcing oneself to practice difficult yoga movements is undoubtedly a huge "challenge" for the already fragile cervical vertebrae and spine, and can easily lead to muscle strain and vertebral dislocation. Unless you have been practicing yoga since childhood and have good body flexibility.

Second, patients who already have osteoporosis, especially women with more severe osteoporosis. Due to the decrease in bone hardness and increase in brittleness, if you are not careful when practicing yoga, you may suffer from compression fractures or vertebral ruptures.

Third, patients with cervical and lumbar spine diseases. If you practice certain yoga movements, such as the plow pose, it can easily cause a herniated disc or make the original condition worse.

Fourth, patients with cardiovascular disease or obesity. If the movements are strenuous, such as doing a handstand, it is likely to increase the burden on the heart and cause discomfort.

Fifth, people who are in poor health, have just recovered from a serious illness, or are in the early stages of a fracture should not practice yoga. Yoga requires a person to be in good physical condition to achieve the effect of exercising body functions and muscle groups. If the physical condition is not good, the muscles, joints, and ligaments cannot exert their strength, and it is easy to get injured when practicing yoga.

Sixth, it is not advisable to practice yoga when you are emotionally unstable. Yoga is an exercise that requires the coordination of the body, mind and spirit. If you are angry, anxious or nervous, your muscle groups are tense and it is best not to practice yoga to avoid injury. Only when your muscles are soft can you practice yoga more healthily and safely.

Seventh, if you have high intraocular pressure or severe myopia, it is not recommended to do the head-upside-down exercise. Forward bending or headstand will increase intraocular pressure, so it is not recommended for people who already have high intraocular pressure or severe myopia to practice yoga.

The above paragraphs introduce in detail the situations in which yoga cannot be practiced. I sincerely hope that friends who have questions in this regard can carefully study the above content, so that they can have a deeper understanding and more proficient grasp of these situations in which yoga cannot be practiced. Of course, I also hope that everyone can achieve the most comfortable state during the yoga practice, and never force yourself too much.