Is Yoga Bad for Bendy People? with Dr. Libby Hinsley

Ever been told that hypermobile people shouldn’t practice yoga? Yoga is not bad for bendy people, but there are different considerations for people with hypermobile joints. Dr. Libby Hinsley, author of Yoga for Bendy People joins us to debunk some myths and talk about the ways that yoga is amazing for bendy people.

 

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 

• Hypermobility basics - what does it actually mean to be bendy?
• Unique needs for bendy people in Asana practice
• Alternatives to passive stretching that work better for bendy people
• What yoga practice injuries are telling us
• Libby’s new book, Yoga for Bendy People

 

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