Former yoga teacher in Wellington New Zealand
It can be hard to not comply with a teacher’s request in a group yoga class, to be the odd one out doing something different. But you are the ultimate expert in your body. It’s ok to say no, do something different or not do something at all.
There isn’t much published research on yoga and hip replacements – yet. But there is research about osteoarthritis, one of the most common causes of hip replacements. There are also practical considerations for yoga after hip replacement surgery.
Pigeon pose often shows up in yoga classes. People tend to love it because it can create an intense stretch in the outside of your hip or buttock (often stretching muscles that are responsible for back pain like the piriformis). And some people also find a stretch in the front thigh of the other leg. So with all that stretching, what’s not to love about pigeon pose?