The study found that the incidence of pain caused by yoga is more than 10 per cent per year, which is comparable to the injury rate of all sports injuries combined among the physically active population. The study found that the incidence of pain caused by yoga is more than 10 per cent per year, which is comparable to the injury rate of all sports injuries combined among the physically active population. “We wanted to objectively assess the benefits of yoga in terms of musculoskeletal pain as well as the risks,” Pappas said. However people consider it to be a very safe activity.”The new data shows that the injury rate for those who practice yoga is almost 10 times higher than what has been previously reported. “Our study highlights the importance of very open and honest communication within the triangle of the yoga practitioner, the yoga teacher and healthcare professionals,” Pappas said.

Source: Indian Express June 29, 2017 13:29 UTC