This concept often refers to the study of yoga’s reflective texts and philosophical teachings. It can also be translated as ‘self study’ which implies an honest, compassionate attention to self reflection.  

A 2018 study in the Orthopedic Journal of Sports Medicine found that yoga injuries have increased quite a bit, particularly in the golden age population. In fact, yoga injuries have become almost twice as common in 2014 as they were in 2001, resulting in 29,590 yoga-related injuries seen in the emergency room over this 14-year period.