Yoga Bright Side

Picture this yogi: You're in your flow, moving through asanas with ease, and having an om-azing time on your mat. Then, just as the Zen starts to really kick in, you pull your hips up into your umpteenth downward-facing dog, and suddenly you feel one of the telltale symptoms of (dramatic sound effect): yoga butt. “This is most likely a burning, discomfort, cramping, or pinching high up in the hamstrings, close to the pelvis,” says Ariele Foster, DPT, a physical therapist and yoga teacher based in Washington, DC. Fear not peaceful warrior. You're about to learn exactly what yoga butt is, what causes it, plus how to fix it because even if the name sounds a little silly, a yoga butt injury is actually no laughing matter. On the contrary, it can be a real pain in the you know what, especially if left untreated, which is why it's important to understand how to recognize and recover from a yoga butt injury if you have a regular yoga practice—or dance or martial arts, for that...