Question by Gaelyn: why when i do downward dog in yoga does it hurts me shoulders and neck?
I just started doing yoga with me team after our swim practices, but downward dog puts an uncomfortable amount of strain on my shoulders....am i doing it wrong? i'm in shape so i don't know why it hurts.
Best answer:
Yoga is fine as long as you don't have tight muscles. Once you have them you need something better again, something that will release the muscles to get rid of that pain. Here's how you can release the muscles in your back so you don't have those pains anymore:
Back:
(do from a sitting position)
Place your left hand on your left leg next to your body. Place your right hand over your left shoulder, fingers over the back and the palm in the front and firmly press on them and hold. After 30 seconds slowly lower your body forward and to the outside of your left leg, keeping your left arm fairly straight as you do. When you reach your lap remain there for another 10 seconds, release the pressure but rest there for another 30 seconds. Then reverse your hand positions and do your right side.
For best results relax your body first by taking a deep breath and exhaling then remain this relaxed.
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Article by Glen Wood - The Yoga Teacher
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