Yoga is ideal for well-being and flexibility, but individuals with soft tissue (ligament, tendon & muscle) damage or injury should avoid them during recovery time. The bending and twisting moves of Yoga are especially harmful to patients with bulging or herniated discs (slipped discs). Yoga is not advisable for patients with slipped discs, especially if the slipped disc is acutely painful. As with any conditions, stretching, strengthening, and you should avoid the conditioning stages of treatment during the initial stages. Once your therapist or doctor should customize stable, stretching, and strengthening programs in a manner that avoids twisting or bending of the injured parts.