Is yoga good for me? · The Hypermobility Hub

Is yoga good for me?

This is a very common question when someone has a connective tissue disorder like hEDS. It deserves a unique answer. I did yoga for many years, and thought it was helpful, but looking back it was not good for my hips. However, you learn what poses you can and cannot do.

It really depends on what your goals are for doing yoga? Do you want to get into very intense poses? Do you like it for creating calm and peace? Do you have a local instructor who is aware of hypermobility? It all really depends.

I would say if you do enjoy going, and you feel the benefits then of course you can do yoga! But this cannot be the only exercise you do, you must start to build strength with bands and weights at the same time as going to yoga classes.

Classes like yin where you hold poses for a long time, are probably not ideal. However classes that are calmer like yoga nidra, or perhaps restorative yoga where you mostly spend time lying down or mostly in meditation can be amazing for you!

If you still aren't sure, then please message me or comment below!

What are the best exercises for hypermobility?

⭐ Pilates

⭐Weight training

⭐Resistance band rehab

⭐Low impact home workouts

⭐Cycling

⭐Swimming

⭐Low impact martial arts

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