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I teach a class with a 60 year old Yoga student who can't do
Halasana or Saravangasana. What would be good substitutes
for these poses?
Please bear in mind
that I have no medical degree and am not a medical
professional. The advice given is that of a Yoga Teacher.
Always consult with your physician for a professional opinion.
Many Yoga students, in this age group, will not be able to
perform these asanas - for a variety of reasons.
Here are some ideas: Viparita Karani (Legs up the Wall Pose)
will not put strain on the neck and is a mild inversion. This
could be an option, while the rest of your Yoga class performs
Saravangasana.
From Viparita Karani, your student can use a strap to gently
draw one or two legs down toward the chest. One leg at a
time will be much easier.
Some students can perform Halasana with a chair, or wall,
behind the head; but if the problem is pressure in the cervical
vertebrae, I would not suggest this modification.
Also, Setu Bandha (Little Bridge) can be performed with the
lower legs on a chair, if you do not have a bench. This gives
your student some variety, when the rest of your class
performs Saravangasana.
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