Does Dru yoga cause hip pain?

A recent published article on the BBC website was shared on social media suggesting that yoga teachers are ‘risking serious hip problems’ – and by implication, the yoga they teach must be doing the same for their students.

The article points out that repeatedly pushing the body into prescribed positions can damage the body – leaving the participant injured and potentially in need of physiotherapy or even surgery.

What is yoga?

Yoga is – or should be – the union of mind and body. The art of connecting mindful movement and breath to lead to a state of relaxation – to prepare the body for meditation. Movements and postures should be comfortable with the breathing remaining smooth, deep and full: never forced or unpleasant. Yoga is not a ‘sport’ it is not competitive nor is its primary function to exercise the body. Dru Yoga is – in my opinion – the ultimate in self-care. The aim – for me – is to provide a class which delivers beautiful movements, an element of mindfulness and a dose of relaxation.

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Dru yoga is a soft, restorative style of yoga incorporating flowing movements which pass through postures. We teach to ‘go with the flow’ both in movement and in philosophy. I often describe Dru yoga as meditation in movement.

Gentle is best

Gentle is best – Dru yoga is accessible and possible for most people, with adaptions being plentiful so that every body can enjoy the benefits of yoga -without getting into the realms of hip strains. It’s really not necessary – or beneficial – to over-stretch: this is not the aim of a yoga class.  https://innerstrengthyoga.co.uk/dru/anatomy-of-a-dru-yoga-class/

In a Dru Yoga class you will move, you will stretch – but primarily you will be encouraged to listen to your body and to do what feels comfortable for you. You will leave feeling refreshed, rested and safe in the knowledge that you have treated your body kindly.