Benefits of yoga
Combines strength and flexibility
Core strengthening
Gentle flow and poses parallel our day to day movements
Mind-body connection
Breath control
Address fear
BENEFITS OF PRIVATE YOGA
Dr. Yaniv understands the medical nature of the condition and can link it to the effect on function and movement, and with that deep understanding, can best guide the client through the poses
Knowledge of structural pathology and how it may benefit from certain movements and poses, as well as what poses should be modified or avoided
Applying the basic tenets of McKenzie method to the practice of yoga (directional preference plays a huge role)
Provide reassurance and safety
philosophy of pain management
Rather than chase the pain, the goal is to get ahead of the pain
Understand pain pattern (consider pain journal) so that you can better prevent pain and anticipate when pain may be triggered
Pain is complex, and involves for physical and emotional factors, both of which need to be addressed
There is a difference between acute and chronic pain, and hence, their management is different as well