Locking Joints in Yoga Will Cause Premature Wear - Yoga Teacher Training Blog - 0 views
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Peter Martinez on 05 May 16By Dr. Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500 You have heard it a thousand times: "Don't lock your knees." or "Keep your elbows soft." Locking joints, while performing Yoga, means you are overextending the joint and putting yourself at risk for potential injuries. When you lock your knees, the muscles surrounding the joint become passive in the pose, which puts the strain on the ligaments instead.