As a Yoga Therapist, I work a lot with folks who suffer from Back Pain. Because of our more sedentary lifestyle, and with all the desk work we do, our back muscles can become weakened, and this can lead to injury.
There are a couple of simple prone backbends we can add to our regular routine that can make a big difference to the strength of our back muscles, improve our posture, and hopefully prevent back injuries. Read More “Back Pain Yoga – Baby Cobra Pose”
Sciatica is a bit tricky and can be persistent. In all my years of teaching Back Pain Yoga, I have found more than anything else that Sciatica is often used as a blanket term, which students cover a range of symptoms they may have. So, if you think you may have Sciatica, please see a health professional to get a proper diagnosis. Read More “Sciatica? Get Relief!”
I’m not gonna lie, very few people like stretching their hip flexors, yet it’s commonly requested in my classes. This is likely because of our increased time spent sitting in chairs.
Spending hours a day sitting in chairs can cause, over time, a whole host of problems, the least of which can be back pain. Read More “Tight Hip Flexors? Lunges To The Rescue!”
Tight back muscles are pretty common in my students, and most often this is because of our lifestyle. Sitting at desks, driving, and even most household chores require a sort of stooped forward posture. This can cause some chronic tightness in the muscles of the back.
Releasing these muscles in Yoga can be a bit tricky. Read More “Tight Back Muscles? Noodles To The Rescue.”
We have already explored deer pose as a hip opener here.
I LOVE me some twists!
It’s also great for the range of the motion in the hips, both on the back leg (internal rotation) and the front leg (external rotation). Read More “Back Stretch – Twisted Deer Pose”