Well, this poses a challenge for yogis!

Yoga has a lot of flex appeal — it can increase strength, improve posture and lower the odds of developing chronic diseases.

But a triple-board-certified neurologist warns that some yoga poses can raise the risk of stroke , a medical emergency that occurs when blood flow to the brain is disrupted. 5

“Ironically, certain types of yoga can be helpful in aiding motor recovery following stroke,” Dr. Jeremy M. Liff , a senior member of the Society of Neurointerventional Surgery at NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine and Northwell Lenox Hill, told The Post.

“However, other yoga poses can potentially cause strokes by injuring the arteries that run from the neck to the brain.”

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