...ace the head in a forward position.

It is common for drivers to lean forward in the seat in order to comfortably reach the controls while driving. The result is not only strain and fatigue to spinal muscles but this creates a significant gap between the head and headrest.

In the event of a rear-end collision the head and neck are vulnerable to whiplash injury because the gap allows the head to go backward into hyperextension. The research on whiplash indicates that the greater the gap between the head and the headrest the greater the injury.

There are add-on headrest supports that close the gap between the head and headrest. One study found that 97% of the existing car headrests provided inadequate neck support and only 3% were rated as good.

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Yoga Teacher Guidelines for Assisting, Part 3

...r students; while some students leave Yoga classes that have hands on assists. This hang up about touching may seem ridiculous to some Yoga teachers, while other Yoga instructors avoid touching like the plague. Remember that touching another person can be difficult if you have a personal history where touching was used to gain trust, and later betrayed. It is also not looked upon favorably by some cultures.

For example: As a child and a younger adult, when I met martial arts masters, from Okinawa and Honshu, students were informed to bow and keep the small talk to a minimum. Hand shakes were not to be offered,...more

Yoga for Life: Vinyasa Flow

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Life is a stretch, frequently presenting last-minute, unexpected change. Through our yoga practice we gain experience at bending our bodies, our wills, and mind to any task with a certain amount of equanimity and ease. One of the gifts of yoga is that it teaches us that true flexibility means adapting to the change in every moment, while maintaining a spirit of calm, devotion and love. Given the time and attention we can create our own source of comfort. No matter what the circumstances we can draw flexibility and strength from our practice (and our community). This resource allows us tap into a powerful source of personal energy composed of: physical resiliency, emotional...more

Yoga as a Lifestyle

...t, but can also offer an aerobic workout. There are some forms of yoga that offer an amazing workout for the cardiovascular system. The focus on breathing and intense poses give the body an unbelievable workout that can be compared to almost any aerobic workout.

Yoga is great for a person of any fitness level. Poses can be modified for a beginner and advanced for someone more...more

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