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Hatha for OA in Weight-Bearing Joints

Steffany Moonaz , PhD. Hatha for OA in Weight-Bearing Joints. Spine. HOW Forward folds Twists Gentle side and back bends AVOID Plough Shoulderstand Wheel. Hips. HOW Simple cross-legged hero AVOID pigeon. Knees. HOW Cat/cow Warriors Pigeon Simple cross-legged Tailor’s pose

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Hatha for OA in Weight-Bearing Joints

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  1. SteffanyMoonaz, PhD Hatha for OA in Weight-Bearing Joints

  2. Spine • HOW • Forward folds • Twists • Gentle side and back bends • AVOID • Plough • Shoulderstand • Wheel

  3. Hips • HOW • Simple cross-legged • hero • AVOID • pigeon

  4. Knees • HOW • Cat/cow • Warriors • Pigeon • Simple cross-legged • Tailor’s pose • Low lunges • AVOID • Half or full lotus • Hero

  5. Ankles • HOW • Warriors • Child’s pose • AVOID • Half or full lotus

  6. Feet • HOW • About being barefoot • AVOID • Forced arch • Sitting on feet

  7. Chair Sun Salutation

  8. Basics • Encourage “listening to your body” • Have students ask their doctor if any types of movements should be avoided • Never suggest they continue in a pose that causes joint discomfort • Seek ideas and solutions from the students • Don’t hesitate to take extra time when introducing a new pose, so that every student has an option

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