Yoga and Injury Recovery
The arrival of a new year is a time of hope, of promise, and for many - of resolutions. Hindsight is twenty twenty, as the saying goes, and on January 1st many awoke determined to turn over a new leaf. Injury recovery, this will mean a renewed dedication to a healthy diet and often, the pledge to get more exercise! But what if you've recently suffered an injury? If injured in a car accident or other traumatic event, your options for exercise may be limited. What is Yoga (And is it For Me)? Practiced by everyone from gurus to celebrities to soccer moms, yoga is more than just a trend. In a study entitled "Yoga in America" published by Yoga Journal, 36.7 million Americans were reported to practice yoga in 2016 alone - a huge increase from the 20 million who hit the mats in 2012! The Magic of the Breath Think yoga is only for the young, nimble, and thin? Think again! A 5,000 year-old body of knowledge, yoga is more than just "happy baby", "downward dog", and other contortions. An ancient Hindu practice, "yoga" is derived from the Sanskrit word "yuj", which means "to unite or integrate." The…