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Navigating Yoga with Hypermobility & Pain | Adrienne Johnson
Manage episode 332004037 series 2971372
In this episode, Nikki chats with yoga teacher Adrienne Johnson about considerations for practicing yoga when you have hypermobility or pain.
They discuss:
- Adrienne's personal experiencing starting yoga not realizing that she was hypermobile and how she changed her practice to account for her hypermobility and be able to practice without pain.
- The importance of strength training to cross train for yoga - especially if you are hypermobile.
- Why the largest range of motion may not be the best option for you even if you're able to go there
- Active versus passive stretching.
- How props can help you feel where you are in the poses, increase proprioceptive input / body awareness, and decrease the experience of pain.
Connect with Adrienne
Adrienne's website + the sign up link for her Strong n' Mobile Hips Free Challenge: thelionesstouch.com
Follow Adrienne on Instagram @thelionesstouch
Connect with Nikki
Sign up for free strength for hypermobility resources: strengthforhypermobility.com
Follow Nikki on Instagram @naablevy
If you enjoy the podcast, please take a minute to leave a rating and review on iTunes.
You can also support the podcast by sharing it with your friends or on social media.
80 episodes
Manage episode 332004037 series 2971372
In this episode, Nikki chats with yoga teacher Adrienne Johnson about considerations for practicing yoga when you have hypermobility or pain.
They discuss:
- Adrienne's personal experiencing starting yoga not realizing that she was hypermobile and how she changed her practice to account for her hypermobility and be able to practice without pain.
- The importance of strength training to cross train for yoga - especially if you are hypermobile.
- Why the largest range of motion may not be the best option for you even if you're able to go there
- Active versus passive stretching.
- How props can help you feel where you are in the poses, increase proprioceptive input / body awareness, and decrease the experience of pain.
Connect with Adrienne
Adrienne's website + the sign up link for her Strong n' Mobile Hips Free Challenge: thelionesstouch.com
Follow Adrienne on Instagram @thelionesstouch
Connect with Nikki
Sign up for free strength for hypermobility resources: strengthforhypermobility.com
Follow Nikki on Instagram @naablevy
If you enjoy the podcast, please take a minute to leave a rating and review on iTunes.
You can also support the podcast by sharing it with your friends or on social media.
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