QUICK ANSWER

The short version

Stop a yoga movement for sharp pain, tingling, numbness, dizziness, sudden weakness, or a feeling that something is wrong. Return to a stable position, try less range or more support only if symptoms settle, and seek qualified care for persistent or concerning symptoms.

A helpful movement cue leaves room for your own information. Pain, dizziness, numbness, or a sense that something is wrong are reasons to stop—not sensations to push through. Gentle practice is about choosing a workable version today, not proving tolerance.

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Intensity is not required

A stretch does not need to feel strong to count. Choose a sensation that is easy to breathe with and reduce the range whenever you are unsure. Sharpness, tingling, numbness, sudden weakness, dizziness, or rising alarm are reasons to leave the movement.

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An alternative is part of the practice

Use a chair, wall, cushion, smaller range, or complete rest. These are not lesser versions; they are ways to adapt a general cue to your body and surroundings. If a symptom returns when you retry, stop rather than repeatedly testing it.

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Know when general guidance is not enough

Flowzy does not diagnose conditions or replace individual care. If pain persists, follows an injury, interrupts daily activity, or comes with symptoms that concern you, stop and seek guidance from an appropriate healthcare professional.

TRY IT NOW

A simple way to practise

  1. PauseCome out of the movement slowly and return to a stable, easy position.
  2. AdaptIf symptoms settle, consider less range, a chair or wall, or skipping the movement.
  3. Seek guidanceFor persistent pain, injury concerns, or new symptoms, consult an appropriate healthcare professional.

COMMON QUESTIONS

Good to know

Is pain normal during yoga?+

Pain is not a requirement. Stop for sharp pain, tingling, numbness, dizziness, sudden weakness, or anything that feels wrong for your body.

When should I see a professional about pain?+

Seek qualified guidance when pain persists, follows an injury, affects daily activity, or occurs with other symptoms that concern you.

A note on safety. This guide offers general wellbeing education, not medical advice or treatment. Stop for pain, dizziness, numbness, weakness, or anything that feels wrong for your body.