1. Steffany Moonaz, PhD

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

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

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

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

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

8.  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