can we do yoga on bed - #23579
I am trying to figure out if can we do yoga on bed. It's been hard to stay motivated to work out since I got really bad back pain after a long time siting for work. I can't get to the gym or even spread out a mat on the floor like I used to because my back just doesn't allow for it. Last week I tried doing some gentle stretches on my bed because, you know, it's more comfy and I thought I could listen to some calming music while doing that. I mean can we do yoga on bed safely or is it just a bad idea? Some stretches seemed fine at first, but I was worried that the mattress was too soft and I might be doing more harm than good. I guess I just want to know if there are specific postures or things to avoid if we are doing yoga on bed. I even googled it and found mixed opinions, some say it works, some say it's a no-go. If it’s ok, what are the best ones to start with? Or should I just stick to my bed as a place to rest my back instead of doing yoga on bed? I'm feeling a bit lost here and any advice would be super appreciated.
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