(Supports Week 24) What Are Benefits and Contraindications in Yoga? Yoga offers many benefits — increased mobility, strength, awareness, and emotional regulation. However, every practice must be balanced with discernment. Contraindications are situations where certain movements, breathing practices, or techniques may not be appropriate. Understanding them is a cornerstone of safe teaching. As a yoga teacher, your role is not to diagnose, but to: Offer options Observe response

Here are some common benefits and risks to know. Benefits and Contraindications of Yoga (Lesson — Edge Yoga School Educational Library) 🌿 Overview A balanced yoga practice includes a wide variety of spinal movements: neutral, flexion, extension, lateral bends, rotations, and inversions. Understanding how these movements support the body—and when they may require caution—is essential for safe, inclusive, and compassionate teaching. This lesson explores the benefits of yoga, t