Archive · 4 Oct 2025
Neurologist Warns of Stroke Risk in Certain Yoga Poses
A neurologist is warning people about the risk of stroke from doing some yoga poses.
Stroke happens when blood flow to the brain is cut off, and some yoga poses can hurt the arteries in the neck.
Poses like the wheel pose, fish pose, and hollowback handstand might be risky.
The extreme positions in these poses can injure neck arteries.
People with neck problems, high or low blood pressure, or other health issues should be careful.
It's important to practice safely, not push too hard, and get help from a trained instructor.
A neurologist warns that some yoga poses can raise the risk of stroke.
The wheel pose, fish pose, and hollowback handstand are mentioned as poses of concern.
These poses can potentially injure arteries in the neck, which can lead to a stroke.
Experts advise caution, especially for beginners or those with certain medical conditions.
Proper technique and guidance from an instructor are recommended to reduce risks.
- Who
- Dr. Jeremy M. Liff and other experts
- What
- Warned about stroke risks associated with certain yoga poses.
- When
- No specific timeframe given in the articles.
- Where
- Report focuses on US-based neurologist.
- Why
- To raise awareness of potential stroke risks during yoga practice.
- Expert
- Dr. Jeremy M. Liff, NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine
- Condition
- Risk of stroke
- Yoga Poses of concern
- Wheel pose, Fish pose, Hollowback handstand
- Cause of concern
- Risk of injury to neck arteries
- Who should be cautious?
- Beginners, those with neck injuries, or other medical conditions