As the popularity of yoga rises to new heights, so are the injuries attributed to the ages-old practice - especially among newbies.

Along with the surge of people practising yoga, doctors, physical therapists and chiropractors are also seeing a rise in muscle and ligament sprains, neck and back problems, and cartilage tears.

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And the trend has strengthened with the recent advent of "power yoga," a more athletic style in which participants move rapidly from one pose to another.

Inexperienced instructors may be to blame
Some experts say a growing number of untrained teachers may be to blame.

An American teacher-organised group called the Yoga Alliance recommends at least 200 hours of expert training, but since there is no licensing or official certification required, untold numbers of teachers may have done little more than complete a week-end training or correspondence course. – (HealthScout News)

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