Knee hurts at Ashtanga?? What to do??

Yesterday during the Class few of new students were trying to escape some poses. I asked why they are not attempting they said Knees are injured. I dont know where and how they have practised?? But it is very common in Ashtanga Classes 50% are sitting with Knees or Back Injuries......


Let go deep about knee injuries, there are few reason why they are caused??

1. Wrong Vinyasa or Surya namaskar Jumps or swings.


2. Teacher Ignorance and he Pushes you over the limit.


3. Stiff Back and back deformity like scoliosis, frozen shoulders.


4. Atlast stiff Hip Flexors

Hip flexors is a collection of muscles that facillates in the upward movement of knees. Generally there are specific asanas, that are practised before going for knee stretches poses like Prasarita padottan asana, or Titaabhi asana. Without getting the support of Hip flexors you cannot do the poses safely and especially in Back bends they are required to prevent the uneccessary injuries.

Sukhsma Vyama like Butterfly movement can be very good point for those suffering from Knees and stiff groins.

Remaining we do in class.......

--------------by Mukesh Kothari