Hi! I am new to the forum here, looking forward to being a part of this community!
I thought I come here for some help, tips or ideas since my chiropractor and doctor are unable to help me…
I started practicing yoga a little here and there over the years until recently this year it has become a normal routine for me. I’ve never been able to maintain a regular schedule as I keep injuring myself performing some of these poses. Long story short, I had a couple neglected injuries to my spine from the recent years from falls and accidents; neck and lower back. Now that I am fixed and corrected, I am now able to perform yoga daily! I am excited! I LOVE doing yoga, I feel incredible and alive after my workouts.
Anyhoo – to the point…I am still having some difficulties with my neck performing the downward dog pose. How are we supposed to position our neck and head during this practice?? (mind you I am hard of hearing and I can not hear these online videos or DVD since they are not closed captioned or anything to understand exactly how we are to do the poses) Am I supposed to keep my neck and head parallel with my arms? Hang my head forward…?? Is anyone else having the same kind of problem as I do?
I look forward to hearing from anyone, thanks!! 