Question 1

what are great yoga poses for a beginner to start out with?

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See below: The best thing to do in my opinion is to start out with a gentle yoga class with an experienced teacher who can show you the proper alignment techniques. Do not be in a hurry to "graduate" to more advanced classes and power classes. I see many people in these upper level classes who are using poor form and alignment and will likely hurt themselves. It takes time but it is well worth it.

Question 2

what are some very easy and gentle yoga poses to begin with?

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Meditation: To start with and progress from it to various techniques.

Question 3

what are good, simple yoga poses to do before bed to relax?

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See below: Look up the term yoga nidra. This is exactly what you are looking for. It is a wonderful practice. You will sleep like a baby. I do whenever I do this.

Question 4

what are the best yoga poses or stretches to release upper back tension?

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Many poses help: Yoga in general is great for upper body stretches. Try going you beginner yoga class. You could also start with sun salutations. Others poses that may be good for upper back tension include down dog, child's pose, twists ( standing and seating), cat/core stretch., cobra, locust, bridge. Make sure you adjust your posture at work.

Question 5

what do you advise if i want advice on yoga poses that take in to account specific injuries.?

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Yoga: Please ask your doctor if yoga is OK for you.  Then work w/a certified yoga instructor.  Set your own boundaries for safety as well.  Peace and good health.

Question 6

what are the best yoga poses to facilitate gas release?

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Crunches: Abdominal crunches are best for you.

Question 7

what suggestions can you give to keep your spine straight in yoga poses?

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Yoga: That is really a question for your instructor. Since most physicians are not yoga instructors, i would suggest you discuss the technique issues with your instructor. Now for posture on a daily basis, i would recommend you place a book on your head and balance it. That, is the position your spine should be in during your day. Head centered over the pelvis/hips from the front and side.

Question 8

what are the best yoga poses for working out my calves?

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See below: Pretty much all of the standing yoga asanas with work your calves. The important thing is to focus on proper alignment and build the pose from the ground up by activating all of your muscles in any pose. The provides a whole body work out.  Other poses that build the calves would be bridge pose and tip toe bridge pose, all of the warrior series, dancers pose, tree pose and many others.

Question 9

can you tell me some good yoga poses for improving asthma?

Accepted Answer

Not aware: Never read any study on this. However some years ago, i co-authored an article on transcendental meditation improving asthma. If yoga works on the same principle, it may potentially be helpful for asthma. At any rate, exercise is usually good for most people.

Question 10

can you tell me if there is any good yoga poses for people with lymphedema?

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Many benefits: Many yoga poses that elevates the affected limb / limbs above the level of the heart are helpful with helping it drain the lymphatic fluid . Yoga breathing is very helpful for lymphedema . The deep diaphragmatic breathing help empty lymph in the chest.  All these exercises help lymphedema. ... and they are relaxing too.

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