Lessons of a Yoga Teacher 5: Stress and a stretch

We use the word 'stress' a lot, and it has developed a bit of a bad reputation.

The definition for the word stress is 'Pressure or tension exerted'. So stress is not intrinsically a problem and in the case of our bodily fibres, it can be of benefit.

Exerting pressure and tension on our bodies is natural and keeps us healthy. This stress can come in many forms: stretching, weight bearing, massage are some. Anything that exerts the force of gravity though our tissues is a positive stress that has an effect on everything from our skin. through to our bones.