Steffany Moonaz, PhD

 HOW  Forward folds  Twists  Gentle side and back bends  AVOID  Plough  Shoulderstand  Wheel

 HOW  Simple cross-legged  hero  AVOID  pigeon

 HOW  Cat/cow  Warriors  Pigeon  Simple cross-legged  Tailor’s pose  Low lunges  AVOID  Half or full lotus  Hero

 HOW  Warriors  Child’s pose  AVOID  Half or full lotus

 HOW  About being barefoot  AVOID  Forced arch  Sitting on feet

 Encourage “listening to your body”  Have students ask their doctor if any types of movements should be avoided  Never suggest they continue in a pose that causes joint discomfort  Seek ideas and solutions from the students  Don’t hesitate to take extra time when introducing a new pose, so that every student has an option