Does Yoga Harm Your Body?

Here is a beautiful list of 77 Surprising Health Benefits of Yoga. And now that you've read about these, let's even out the debate often brought up - Does Yoga Harm Your Body?

Me, I think NO! Personally (for my own body) and professionally (from seeing changes in my students) I am constantly amazed at the wonder of yoga to change a body, to strengthen it and create a happy being. But like any sport - if you don't do it correctly, of course you can injure yourself.

Read about the ideas on both sides. What do you think?

There is such a strong lineage in yoga - a 5000 year old tradition - that all the poses are safe and tried and tested. I can clearly see how people injure themselves, especially when I see these people turning their necks when in shoulderstand, or flipping up into backbends when they don't have the core strength. But yoga - done correctly and appropriately - will not harm your body. In fact, I'm tempted to say you could do more harm NOT practicing yoga, as YOGA will give your spirit, mind and body a complete lift and overhaul.

Namaste x