>>19256227The style was created specifically so DDP could get back to ring shape after a major injury. The man went ballistic studying as much yoga as he could get his hands on. The progressive flexibility and the self-resistance training really help as well, providing a softer style that is tailor made to your own bodily limits.
For example, hold your arm out and then bend the elbow in as much as you can. Now repeat the motion, but applying a little bit of resistance. Imagine someone is standing next to you, trying to prevent you from extending your arm. From there, you can up the resistance and time holding the position. You're not letting a yoga instructor bang out positions and stretches immediately. Instead, you're letting your own body produce the timing, form and resistance.
It's even better if you start to fail because you held the pose so long that your body begins to shake. That's actually a major source of stress relief.
