Yoga may not seem like an extreme sport, but that doesn’t mean you can’t overdo it on the om-ing. In fact, a New York man is suing Hilaria Thomas—Alec Baldwin’s wife—because he sustained injuries during a yoga class she was teaching at Yoga Vida. His claims: Her overcrowded class led to instructor negligence, which resulted in his suffering severe and emotionally upsetting injuries.
Whether or not his claims bear out in court, it’s absolutely possible to harm yourself during fitness classes—and yes, even classes as low-impact as yoga. “Pushing and forcing in yoga leads to tension, stress, and even injury,” says Tara Stiles, yoga instructor and co-founder for Strala Yoga. “Staying safe in your yoga class has a lot to do with finding the ease in your practice. If something doesn’t feel right, back off and relax.”
In the meantime, read up on 6 Fitness Class Injuries and How to Avoid Them.
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