rina_varga

Hi Gabrielle,
Thanks for getting back to me! When I was heavy I was told I had torn cartilege in both knees and osteoarthritis. Once you get it…you can’t get rid of it. When I had an MRI done they told me the cartilege would heal itself gradually. It is probably a combination of the meniscus and the actual bone because I do have to push the knee cap back into place.
I can do the tree and my foot does make it up to my hip. It doesn’t hurt because it’s not weight bearing. Often times (not doing yoga) when I bend at the knees to pick up something, sitting in a crossed leg position or sitting in Japanese style…the knee can just pop out. I also have difficulties doing the fixed firm pose…again just puts alot of pressure on the knees and I’m afraid something really painful will happen mid class…so I don’t push it!!

Thank you so much….I am very beginner but love love love how I feel mentally and physically after my bikram class.