Because of a trauma I experienced a few months ago, I may have to have an amputation, mid calf down. I have been practicing ashtanga for years and want to keep
practicing. Does anyone know of an ashtangi with an amputation who has been able to keep practicing? Looking for peer support. Thanks for any info, E
Yogis with prosthetics?
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Posts: 3471 (06/05/09 10:49:28) |
This was posted on another thread.
http://www.ashtanga.net/d.../practiceforamputees.php Obviously you will have to do some things differently, but I don't think anyone will brand you a "yoga criminal" if you do - quite the reverse. Possibly losing an arm would be "worse"? I hope you get the best result you can. |
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Posts: 114 (06/05/09 15:51:14) |
Thanks. David's answer doesn't seem much like an answer to me.
Since I have a very strong practice (I was up to pinchu myrasana) I expect to be able to make reasonable adjustments to postures, but to still be able to do them all. Maybe not janu c on the side with the prosthetic, but generally I think I should be able to do it all. Still looking for any one who knows an amputee who practices. Mostly looking for encouragement. |
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Posts: 938 (06/05/09 22:06:16) Lady Governess |
Ok, this is a bit of a shot in the dark, but I seem to remember hearing from Jason that he once met someone who'd lost an arm in a bus accident in Mysore
and still practiced? Worth checking with him, but I might be completely wrong. Anyway, he can be found here:
http://leapinglanka.blogspot.com |
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