DEFINITION OF LOW BACK PAIN
DEFINITION OF LOW BACK PAIN Low back pain (LBP) is a common complaint second only to cold and flu as a reason why patients seek care from their family …
Second Sun Salutation Yoga
Second Sun Salutation Yoga 1. From the end position of the first sun salutation, standing straight with your hands at your sides, legs straight, feet together and head facing …
Yoga Sequence to Relieve Lower Back Pain
Yoga Sequence to Relieve Lower Back Pain Trauma, sprains and fractures in the ligaments that support the spine can cause chronic back pain. Even injuries from your childhood can …
Sun Salutation Yo
Sun Salutation Yoga This is an exercise that is used for warming up the body, and is an effective way to start a power yoga session. 1. Begin by …
Ardha Bhekasana
Ardha Bhekasana INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Prepare a padded surface, such as a yoga mat or a folded blanket or towel. Begin by lying on the floor on your belly, place …
Vyaghrasana
Vyaghrasana INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Begin on hands and knees (table pose), with hands flat on the mat and knees shoulder-width apart, looking downwards 2. Inhale, and bring the right knee …
Supta Padangusthasana
Supta Padangusthasana INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Prepare a padded surface, such as a yoga mat or a folded blanket or towel. Begin by lying on your back facing upwards with your …
Virabhadrasana II
Virabhadrasana II INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Begin by standing with feet 3-4 feet apart with knees unbent. Lift your arms so they are parallel to the floor, and reach out with …
Parivrtta Parsvakonasana
Parivrtta Parsvakonasana INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Begin by standing with feet 3-4 feet apart with knees unbent. Place your hands on your hips, and turn your right foot out to the …
Best 6 Yoga Postures to Soothe Back Pain at Your Home
Poor posture when sleeping, an inadequate desk chair or the way we walk can easily translate into back pain. If the problem has already appeared, it is important to …
Vrikshasana
Vrikshasana INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Begin by standing with feet 3-4 feet apart with knees unbent. Keeping your left foot firmly on the floor, bend your right knee and put your …
Virabhadrasana III
Virabhadrasana III INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Begin by standing with feet 3-4 feet apart with knees unbent. Bend forwards at the hips so your head and hands are pointing directly downwards …
Trikonasana
Trikonasana INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Begin by standing with feet 3-4 feet apart with knees unbent, left, foot facing forwards, right foot facing outwards. 2. Raise arms parallel to the floor, …
Adho Mukha Svanasana
Adho Mukha Svanasana INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Prepare a padded surface, such as a yoga mat or a folded blanket or towel. Begin on the floor on your hands and knees. …
Restorative Yoga Poses Reclining Hero Pose
Reclining Hero Pose Backbend • 3 to 5 minutes PROPS Bolster (or 2 rolled blankets or a large pillow) PRECAUTIONS Reclining Hero Pose may not be suitable for all …
Restorative Yoga Poses : Head to Bolster Pose
Head to Bolster Pose Hip Opener, Forward Fold • 5 to 8 minutes PROPS Bolster (or 2 rolled blankets or a large pillow) BENEFITS Gently stretches your back, glutes, …
Restorative Yoga Poses : Seated Butterfly
Seated Butterfly Hip Opener, Forward Fold • 5 to 8 minutes PROPS Bolster (or 2 rolled blankets or a large pillow) 2 blocks (or large hardcover books) PRECAUTIONS If …
Restorative Yoga Poses : Seated Half Butterfly
Seated Half Butterfly Hip Opener, Forward Fold • 5 minutes per side PROPS Bolster (or 2 rolled blankets or a large pillow) Block (or large hardcover book) PRECAUTIONS If …
Restorative Yoga Poses : Supported Heart Pose with Legs Over a Bolster
Supported Heart Pose with Legs Over a Bolster Backbend • 8 to 12 minutes PROPS bolsters (or make 2 from 4 rolled blankets or 2 large pillows) 2 blocks …
Restorative Yoga Poses : Heart Pose with Butterfly Legs
Heart Pose with Butterfly Legs Backbend, Hip Opener • 5 to 10 minutes PROPS Bolster (or 2 rolled blankets or a large pillow) Blanket roll PRECAUTIONS If you suffer …
Restorative Yoga Poses : Supported Open Twist
Supported Open Twist Twist • 3 to 5 minutes per side PROPS Bolster (or 2 rolled blankets or a large pillow) PRECAUTIONS If spinal rotation is contraindicated for you …
Restorative Yoga Poses : Mountain Brook
Mountain Brook Backbend • 5 to 10 minutes PROPS Bolster (or 2 rolled blankets or a large pillow) Blanket roll Ensure that the blanket roll is placed behind your …
Yoga Poses for Relaxation: Grounding Spinal Twist
Grounding Spinal Twist Twist • 3 to 5 minutes per side PROPS Bolster (or 2 rolled blankets or a large pillow) PRECAUTIONS If spinal rotation is contraindicated for you …
Yoga Poses for Relaxation: Simple Supported Side Bend
Simple Supported Side Bend 3 to 5 minutes per side PROPS Bolster (or 2 rolled blankets or a large pillow) Square eighth-fold blanket PRECAUTIONS If you have a spinal …