Please suggest some important questions i can ask my doctor about yoga.

Yoga: Yoga is an excellent mind-body balancing exercise that helps regulate out autonomic nervous system.

Does: Does it work? What conditions does it help? Where can i go to learn how to do it?

Best: Best style with the least injuries & stress release? Best way to relieve stress. Can be done for a lifetime.

What: What should I do to prepare to participate in a class (chronic pain, limited mobility, etc.)?

Do: Do you know anything about yoga & health? Are traditional explanations of yoga just claptrap? (yes).

Are: Are there any physical limitations for my body for doing yoga?

I: I would start by asking if the doctor has ever done yoga him or herself.

Ask: Ask your doctor if you are fit for yoga. If you have chronic back problems yoga may not be for you.

Ask: Ask if you have or are at risk to develop glaucoma. Yoga has been proven make glaucoma worse.

Do: Do you have any concerns about my health if i want to start yoga? Anything I should avoid?

What: What body parts/injuries should I advise my yoga instructor about before class, for adjustments?

Yoga: Yoga is a great exercise after hip or knee replacement surgery. Ask your doctor when can can start.

Ask: Ask if there is anything you need to tell your instructors about. Including injuries and pregnancy.

Ignore: Ask your doctor if you have hip, shoulder, or spinal issues that might be injured or irritated...

Ignore: If you have glaucoma then avoid hand and head stand. This will cause increase in your eye pressure.

Ignore: Aks your doctor how yoga can benefit your chronic back pain.

Ignore: Can I do all types of yoga? Bikram is practiced at 105 degrees for 90 minutes.

Ignore: Ask your doctor if you can do yoga, and if it's safer to do sitting or standing.

Ignore: Is Yoga good for my spine and joints? Can Yoga harm me ? Can Regular Yoga reduce my BP?