तोलासन

Wrist Injury / Carpal Tunnel

Weight-bearing or extended wrist positions can compress the median nerve and aggravate inflamed tendons, worsening pain and causing numbness.

Use fists on the floor, switch to a forearm variation, or place a wedge/folded blanket under the wrists to reduce extension angle.

Shoulder Injury

Overhead loading and extreme shoulder rotation can impinge the subacromial space and overload rotator cuff tendons.

Lower the height of the pose (Knees-Chest-Chin instead of Chaturanga, or forearm plank instead of full plank) to reduce shoulder load.

Knee Injury

Deep flexion or rotation at the knee can strain ligaments, meniscus, or cartilage, especially in a compromised joint.

Never push into pain; use a folded blanket under or between the knees and reduce the depth of the bend.

Pregnancy

Deep twists, abdominal compression, and lying flat on the back can restrict blood flow or cause discomfort as pregnancy progresses.

Widen the stance, avoid deep abdominal compression and twists, and consult a qualified prenatal yoga teacher.