Ep 122: Herniated Discs? How To Teach Students Who Have Them

About this episode

This episode discusses how to safely teach yoga to students with herniated discs.

Ever had a student tell you they have a herniated disc? They sound serious and can make you feel fearful that you might do something to "make it worse." But students with disc issues can practice yoga safely when you understand what herniated discs actually are, which movements require your thoughtful consideration, and how different styles of yoga can help to support healing. This episode breaks down how to teach students with herniated discs, from the initial conversation (gathering importa...

People in this episode

Host: Monica Bright

Topics covered

• yoga
• herniated discs
• student safety
• movement considerations
• healing
• teaching strategies

Keywords

• herniated disc
• yoga teaching
• student safety
• movement
• healing

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