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Summary: Learn about the basics of lower back pain when using yoga poses for lower back pain relief in this free exercise video from a hatha yoga instructor.
Elizabeth Rose is a registered Hatha yoga teacher with a background in Modern Dance, Gymnastics, Martial Arts, and Circus Arts. Elizabeth offers an eclectic blend Yoga, Circus Arts,...read more
Back pain has been around even longer than yoga. But now we know that combining this ancient affliction with the ancient fitness regimen can produce very effective results. The various styles of yoga that have made it to the West all share a common core: positioning the body into a particular posture while focusing mind and breath leads to physical and spiritual well-being. These arts of positioning the body have been passed on for thousands of years, and encompass one of the oldest cultural traditions known to exist. To practice yoga, then, is also to join with the ancient sages, drawing human history up into yourself and connecting with the past.
In this free series of back pain cures, our yoga master will show you various poses and stretches which will help to relieve lower back pain. She begins the series with a brief overview of the causes of this variety of pain, then demonstrates how to make your back feel better. Learn poses such as cat chow, recycling cobbler and seated lotus as well as stretches for your entire body. Watch this series and feel better the Expert Village way!
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