Those who know me best know that I love to talk about yoga. A blog seemed the next natural step for me, to encourage a dialogue about health, wellness, books, crafts, cats – anything that gets my chakras whirling. For my inaugural post, I'd like to share a story that I wrote for the Wisconsin State Journal about the controversial topic of yoga injuries.
Bill Broad wrote a fascinating book called "The Science of Yoga," which has yoga teachers all twisted into knots. He discusses cases of yoga practitioners who have suffered injuries that range from broken bones to paralyzing strokes. I spoke with Madison's yoga guru Scott Anderson, who agreed with Broad's message of "Buyer Beware" when it comes to safety in yoga. All the experts I consulted agree – the key to a safe yoga practice is knowledge of one's own body. As my friend Jess said, "Everyone owns their own body. If something feels wrong, don't do it."
Read the story at madison.com.
