Yoga and Our Joints - we aren't gumby

Our joints are critical to the structure of our body to enable movement.  Every bend, twist, warrior and vinyasa is accounted for with the use of our joints. 

Many health practitioners recommend yoga for its low impact quality, and rightfully so.  The slow movements allow us to more thoughtfully organize our distributions of weight, making it easier on our joints.  However, it is important to be aware of alignment and thoughtfulness in order to maintain a joint-healthy environment.  Try to always remember in your yoga practice to not lock out your joints.  Always provide a little bend and cushion to keep our practice in our muscles.  Keep our joints happy, keep our bends, twist, warriors and vinyasas happy!