Is yoga harmful?

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10 response(s)
Catherine E.

No. It’s good for making you more flexible and can reduce stress aswell as help yourself recover from hard training. It’s not harmful but it’s not recommended to do too much, you need a variety of things to do.

Bia N.

I’ve never thought of yoga as harmful. To me, it’s always been more of a way to deal with any harm done to me, mentally speaking. It helped me relax. Of course, there are certain figures that may end up being harmful to your muscles if done too soon. I believe one needs to find balance between the comfort and relaxation that yoga provides, and the progress one wishes to make wether it is in being mindful or being more flexible. Balance is key.

Cecilie X.

Yoga Can help you relax, be more flexible and have a great connection to yourself. I would recommend to do yoga, because it’s such a great way to release strees. If you should start doing yoga you should do it either in the morning or at nigh.

Brigitta F.

No, I personally don’t think so I think it’s good for you and your body to be able to unwind or even get your mind and body ready for the day. I should do it more often, but I’m still to lazy even with this app!! 🙁

J W.

Yoga is not harmful at all, yoga just makes you stronger and more flexible, the only way yoga could be harmful is if you’re doing a pose that causes lots of flexibility incorrectly. Hope this helps 🙂

Alex E.

I personally think that from the physical point of view it is not harmful, but when you take a look into the way it makes you involve in the religion that it came from, well…. I think it is not healthy….. I personally prefer to practice a sport that does not ty me to any religion or faith, in order to be able to choose my own beliefs.

Stefania R.

I think it depends: I didn’t do exercise for a very long time now, so it hurts for now, but I don’t think it is harmful. Although, if there’s a physical condition present, I don’t know if it can be. Better inform yourself with a specialist before any kind of training, not just yoga.

Wyatt F.

I don’t believe it to be as long as you’re in the right mindset. Whether it is for physical health, for stretching and such, or if it’s for meditation, for grounding, then I don’t believe it is

Livio Z.

No yoga is amazing. Yoga has made me feel more grounded and balanced. The time you use to quiet the mind and focus on your breathing is much needed in daily life. Yoga has changed my life.

Anne N.

No yoga is not harmful! As a physiotherapist, yoga is a great way to teach flexibility, mindfulness and strength training, while giving your mind some space to think freely and relax. It is great!

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