Join Yoga for Arthritis founder and director Steffany Moonaz for an in-depth look at yoga and arthritic knees to learn how to practice safely and modify poses for optimal comfort.
This workshop will explore risk factors, pain management, and show you how to use yoga alongside physical therapy for recovery after a knee replacement. You’ll also learn how an alignment-focused, accessible yoga practice can provide joint support and help to prevent or alleviate arthritis symptoms.
In this workshop you’ll learn:
Why the anatomy of the knees contributes to the likelihood of experiencing arthritis.
How yoga can be used as a tool before a knee replacement, during recovery, and long after a replacement has happened.
How to practice yoga while you are experiencing knee pain.
How to effectively use props such as blankets, blocks, exercise balls, bolsters, chairs, and wedges to safely support your joints.
Three different ways that people with arthritis can comfortably and safely get up and down from the floor.
How to support the knees and other joints for a more relaxing savasana.
How to yogify physical therapy exercises by incorporating breath and mindfulness.
