tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7820442653366529983.post5028440059443415000..comments2023-11-28T14:12:34.789+11:00Comments on The Itinerant Yogini: Yoga with hypermobilityYogini Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00787351711548823249noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7820442653366529983.post-61207013422974802252014-05-21T20:01:57.404+10:002014-05-21T20:01:57.404+10:00Hi there,
I am 28 years of age and have recently ...Hi there,<br /><br />I am 28 years of age and have recently been diagnosed as having hypermobility. <br />I was able to do the splits (scissors) by age 4 and backbends by age 6 easily with no pain or effort. I was a chubby child and found that didn't hinder my twisting, bending abilities. I had trouble with 'growing pains' all through my teens. I hated sports and now look back and remember being injured easily and sat out for most lessons. Sitting cross legged is my preferred rest position, i like to lean forward and rest my head in my hands, and I am not a sitting person, I need to be up moving.<br /><br />Around 5 years ago I developed a grinding and strange movement in my left hip, I diagnosed it myself as 'overdoing' it, It appeared after walking around 6kms. I always had the need to stretch. Then a year after that my left knee was giving my the grief. No doctor could tell me why, I had x-rays, ultrasounds and CT scans on it, nothing was unusual. I decided to take on a gluten free diet with glucoseamine fish oils, made a huge improvement. <br /><br />In 2012 I was thrown from a horse, landed on my bum and shattered my T12. I luckily had my cord intact and was able to walk, although had extreme pain which has eased over time since. <br /><br />Last November, whilst doing some gardening, was in a squat pose, went to stand up and dislocated my knee, so sudden and shocked I was, I went to emergency and was asked if I was aware of having loose joints and hypermobility. Never heard of it, was sent to have a check up with a physio specialist. Thats when I found my problem! I was asked to place my palms on the ground in front of my feet- so I did, i can bend my thumb to my wrist and I can lift my left leg over my head... I also enjoy chewing my toenails hahaha.<br /><br />With having a compressed spine and hypermobility I have gained a lot of weight and a load of unhappiness to go with it. From being so active before this its hard to know what I can do to keep my muscles and joints, flexible yet stable. Any advice on where to go from here. I have a 1200 cal a day diet, I am gluten free and walking is the majority of my exercise, except for some stretching.<br /><br />I'm needing as much help and advice as possible.<br /><br />Thank you<br />Jess<br /><br />please email me at <br />Sailorstars51@hotmail.com<br />or facebook Jessie Pink<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7820442653366529983.post-39850221225092353782014-04-19T19:11:35.935+10:002014-04-19T19:11:35.935+10:00I would just like to ask, ia hyperflexibility the ...I would just like to ask, ia hyperflexibility the same as htper mobility? Also i read somewhere that you must be hyperflexible to become a contorionist. I did not find this encouraging because i would like to become one one day but am not hyperflexible...<br />Thanks, LilyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10390604984564680664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7820442653366529983.post-36249746479328749402014-02-27T13:32:40.624+11:002014-02-27T13:32:40.624+11:00Thank you for the information. I have hypermobili...Thank you for the information. I have hypermobility and i have to watch out.Lienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14657843620481539405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7820442653366529983.post-3939240440080700532014-01-10T10:45:29.784+11:002014-01-10T10:45:29.784+11:00Yes, it's such a misconception that yoga is al...Yes, it's such a misconception that yoga is all about flexibility. In fact, it's about balancing strength and flexibility - and basically, that means hard work, every day, for the rest of your life! No easy way out - but the results are worth it. Take heart - a balanced routine of strengthening and stretching can achieve wonders. Also, don't shy away from plain old relaxation through savasana, yoga nidra, or a guided meditation!Yogini Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00787351711548823249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7820442653366529983.post-63972429460194225652014-01-10T10:43:05.346+11:002014-01-10T10:43:05.346+11:00Thanks for sharing, Reeb! Hypermobility is often m...Thanks for sharing, Reeb! Hypermobility is often misunderstood in the yoga world, with awful consequences. I wish you the best of luck on your healing journey!Yogini Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00787351711548823249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7820442653366529983.post-57125071849501218092014-01-10T10:42:02.958+11:002014-01-10T10:42:02.958+11:00You are welcome! I hope your boyfriend can find a ...You are welcome! I hope your boyfriend can find a good + experienced teacher or yoga therapist to help him get started. :)Yogini Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00787351711548823249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7820442653366529983.post-76487677525658826682014-01-08T23:52:55.957+11:002014-01-08T23:52:55.957+11:00And yes just what I did 2 years ago... youtube vid...And yes just what I did 2 years ago... youtube videos. The poses were so easy to get into then I signed up with a yoga teacher after I pulled my back going from cobra to dog... but she had no idea. After 2 years I feel pain in my shoulders, lower back, hips, wrists and elbows.. just wish I'd known earlier yoga is not only about flexibility. Now I train like an old lady to build up muscles so I can go back to yoga which helped me so much to relax just not sure if it will be ever possible. Thank you for the article!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7820442653366529983.post-80668688003945609062014-01-07T13:17:01.767+11:002014-01-07T13:17:01.767+11:00Great article. I am hyper mobile and your article ...Great article. I am hyper mobile and your article almost exactly describes my 10 year love/hate relationship with yoga. Teacher's comments on my amazing bridge pose. One teacher telling me that the pain I felt in forward bend might be because I was "near a breakthrough". And then the ultimate destination...two frozen shoulders. After two years off from yoga, I'm starting again slowly and with a one-on-one consultation with an experienced teacher. And weekly PT sessions. All to see if I can get rid of the daily joint pain and get my arm ROM back. Thanks!Reeb Vennershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04851034824648157172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7820442653366529983.post-4735442834881265072013-12-21T14:53:09.034+11:002013-12-21T14:53:09.034+11:00This article reinforces everything that I have tho...This article reinforces everything that I have thought on the matter of yoga + hypermobility. My boyfriend is in constant pain and discomfort along with a slew of other problems caused by hypermobility and I've convinced him that yoga may help, but this has the both of us sold. Thank you so much for this post! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7820442653366529983.post-24508300997286117602013-12-08T23:46:21.561+11:002013-12-08T23:46:21.561+11:00Glad you found your way here! I hope that you will...Glad you found your way here! I hope that you will find the right teacher to help you establish a practice that is right for you. :)Yogini Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00787351711548823249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7820442653366529983.post-77268556500078740972013-12-04T13:49:09.826+11:002013-12-04T13:49:09.826+11:00Great article! I have EDS (hypermobile type) and w...Great article! I have EDS (hypermobile type) and was told to stop doing yoga over a year ago...I miss it (and my sculpted arms) so much and am happy to read that there are ways to work around it. I will check out Iyengar as opposed to my previous Vinyasa. Thanks so much for this info! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7820442653366529983.post-59138965989812916092013-11-20T13:05:44.247+11:002013-11-20T13:05:44.247+11:00Hi Liz, thanks for commenting and sharing the bene...Hi Liz, thanks for commenting and sharing the benefits that yoga has brought you. I'm sure others will find your experience inspiring! <br /><br />Your observation that your female teachers are more attuned to your hyper mobility is also interesting. I wonder if many male teachers perceive women to be more 'naturally flexible' and therefore are not as aware of the possibility of their hyper flexibility? That said, I have worked with men who have hyper flexible joints as well. At the end of the day it really all comes down to the individual.Yogini Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00787351711548823249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7820442653366529983.post-11811830878625272772013-11-16T07:41:44.858+11:002013-11-16T07:41:44.858+11:00Hi. Thanks so much for this article. I don't h...Hi. Thanks so much for this article. I don't have EDS but I am hypermobile. Iyengar yoga has been incredible for me-many of the aches and pains I had starting in my 30s disappeared after I started Iyengar. That being said, I do have a tendency to overextend, especially in the shoulders, and have caused some minor injuries in the process, but these experiences have been useful in teaching me to faithfully observe the 80% rule!<br /><br />I wanted to comment that I have noticed that my female Iyengar instructors are far more likely to notice my hypermobility, and address with helpful corrections and suggestions. I suspect this is because women are far more likely to be hypermobile and therefore are more sensitive to it in their students.Liz Manninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03386590902985809137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7820442653366529983.post-80374489478782982192013-11-13T22:42:42.070+11:002013-11-13T22:42:42.070+11:00Hi Jaq - thanks so much for commenting and sharing...Hi Jaq - thanks so much for commenting and sharing your experience. It's great to hear that you find the right kind of yoga helpful - I hope your experience will inspire others to try it. :)Yogini Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00787351711548823249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7820442653366529983.post-77587576318687066242013-10-28T02:55:00.385+11:002013-10-28T02:55:00.385+11:00Thank you. I have Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. A sciati...Thank you. I have Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. A sciatica article led me here. It's so sad that many of my friends with this genetic syndrome are told to stop doing yoga. I certainly believe it's necessary. I couldn't physically withstand living with EDS unless I did yoga several times a day. It needs to be done right. I appreciate this. <br />In health, <br />JacAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949185769219236114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7820442653366529983.post-90157393639678628382013-10-02T22:16:28.755+10:002013-10-02T22:16:28.755+10:00Thanks - and thanks so much for coming back and co...Thanks - and thanks so much for coming back and commenting! It's really great to know that what I put on the blog is helpful to others. :)Yogini Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00787351711548823249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7820442653366529983.post-10487610891244890372013-10-02T19:50:42.532+10:002013-10-02T19:50:42.532+10:00I'm glad I read your post a few months ago. Th...I'm glad I read your post a few months ago. There was a girl in my class tonight and I was able to recognise her hypermobility. I referred a girl to your post to help her understand her practice. Thank you!Matthttp://www.endlessbender.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7820442653366529983.post-55369339028411127292013-07-24T16:13:33.385+10:002013-07-24T16:13:33.385+10:00Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it. :)Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it. :)Yogini Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00787351711548823249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7820442653366529983.post-2526838621109415472013-07-24T16:13:12.816+10:002013-07-24T16:13:12.816+10:00Thanks for reading Kelly! :)Thanks for reading Kelly! :)Yogini Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00787351711548823249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7820442653366529983.post-80470628707258006572013-07-24T04:04:19.175+10:002013-07-24T04:04:19.175+10:00EXCELLENT!!
Thank you!EXCELLENT!!<br />Thank you!Kellyhttp://sunroseyoga.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7820442653366529983.post-57593088442176329642013-07-20T00:54:50.151+10:002013-07-20T00:54:50.151+10:00great articlegreat articleAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05574865004096836980noreply@blogger.com