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Please provide a tip on how to ask your doctor about exercising with yoga.

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Ask: Ask your doctor if there's any physical limitations that would prevent you from doing yoga safely.

Answered 10/15/2014

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Ask: Ask your doctor if you should be doing chair yoga versus regular yoga, if you're at risk for falling.

Answered 10/4/2017

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Dr. Dale Kristle answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Ignore: Let your doctor know your plans for yoga; especially if you plan to do "hot" yoga.

Answered 7/23/2014

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Dr. Harold Peltan answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Ignore: Ask your doctor if there are any yoga poses you shouldn't do.

Answered 8/4/2014

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Dr. Justin Greiwe answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Ignore: Always talk to your doctor before starting any type of exercise program.

Answered 3/13/2015

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