When a Pose Is Shaky

By YJ Editors ,

Read Maty Ezraty's response:

Dear Pauline,

Trembling or shaking in a yoga pose can be caused by overworking in the pose, or it can be a sign that a weak muscle is being accessed in a new way.

If the student is trembling due to overworking, I would have him come out of the pose. You can tell by looking at his face and noticing how he is breathing. If he is red in the face, tight in the throat, or his breath is labored, he is probably overworking.

On the other hand, if the student is calm and breathing freely but the muscle is trembling, it may be appropriate to have him stay in the pose but limit the duration of the hold. You do want him to build that muscle and become stronger. If he starts to tremble, have him back off and start again slowly.


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