Yoga Teacher Training Forum
Welcome to The Yoga Teacher Training Forum Archive - A Collection of Various Yoga Topics
The Forum is Now Closed and Will Remain as an Information Archive.
For New Updates and Conversations, We Now Have a Public Facebook Group Located Here

Please consider registering
Guest


April 27, 2015

Hi Kyhiera,Did you find Gripitz to be useful props? Many people make fists and put their knuckles sideways or straight up on the surface of the yoga mat. Depending on the posture you could use a forearm instead of palms or fists. One example is dolphin (on the forearms) instead of downward dog.As a yoga teacher, you probably have some students have carpal tunnel syndrome or repetitive strain injuries in the wrist. There are a million modifications for carpal tunnel syndrome. Paul recommends a lot of different yoga props depending upon the posture. The Gripitz look good and should be fine too. peace,Gator


April 27, 2015

Thanks so much, everyone, for all your help. I think I posted in the wrong area (sorry!) as i'm not actually teaching but rather practicing, reading, studying and writing to complete my level one boxed course from Aura!
Anyway, yes, the Gripitz helped and I was able to find something like this for my practice at home. Too, my Iyengar yoga instructor helped me with an alternative dolphin pose where I used the block to space my palms. Positioning my thumbs in a right angle around the block really lessened the pain and allowed me to continue practicing without strain.
I have to say, this experience and all the information on Paul Grilley's Anatomy for Yoga video are SO helpful!
With gratitude,
Kyhiera

Most Users Ever Online: 340
Currently Online:
9 Guest(s)
Currently Browsing this Page:
1 Guest(s)

Top Posters:
Priyah: 156
laparadis: 146
Yoga Paul: 138
ashmin: 98
Parell: 82
Gator: 77
diedwardo7: 77
Traci: 73
Yogi: 70
Don Briskin: 69
Newest Members:
brendasanntouchet
vaxovadrugs.sales12345
yogateachertraining
kristinesmeltzar
breathlessaus
kristinsmeltxer
suzanngillian
Mandy21
narendrabacklinks
velinda
Forum Stats:
Groups: 1
Forums: 24
Topics: 2814
Posts: 4302
Member Stats:
Guest Posters: 43
Members: 1987
Moderators: 1
Admins: 3
Administrators: Meredith, Dr. Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500, Paul
Moderators: techsupport