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A student comes to your class and tells you they have an injury....

What do you do? What do you say? How do you even decide what's appropriate to do?

More students are coming to yoga with pre-existing pain and injuries. So when a student walks in and says, “Just so you know, I have a shoulder injury,” you feel that moment of uncertainty.

You want to help, but you’re not sure what’s safe, what to avoid, or how much they can actually do. It’s a mix of concern, responsibility, and sometimes a little panic. Here's a list of questions that will help you quickly gather the right information, so you can make informed choices, offer smart options, and teach with more confidence when students w/ injuries are in your classes.

10 Questions to Ask Students w/ Pain & Injuries

1. Does your pain seem to get worse even when you are doing less?

2. Is your pain worse after stressful days at work?

3. Does your pain increase when you have trouble sleeping? Or you feel anxious?

4. Does your pain change when you have other changes in your life?

5. When does your pain get worse / better?

6. What makes it hurt / makes it feel better?

7. What’s your daily / weekly activity level? 

8. What workouts do you do in addition to yoga asana?

9. Can you show me your most comfortable stance?

10. Do you carry purse / backpack / child regularly?

BONUS:

• Do you drive / walk a lot?

• Explain to me your work life - what does a day look like?