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Zen yoga poses are a wonderful way to stretch the back and elongate the spine. Learn how to do a variety of Zen yoga back stretches with tips from the founder of Zen yoga in this free video series on yoga back stretches.
There are 16 videos in this series:
Yoga back stretches are a great way to relieve stiff back muscles caused by everyday stresses. Learn more about the benefits of yoga back stretches with tips from the founder of Zen Yoga in this free video on yoga exercises.
Yoga breathing is important for extending the spine and lengthening the back during back stretches. Learn to do yoga breathing for back stretches with tips from the founder of Zen Yoga in this free video on yoga back stretches.
The camel pose in yoga stretches the back and opens the chest. Learn how to do the camel pose with tips from the founder of Zen Yoga in this free video on yoga back stretches.
The star burst yoga pose should feel as if the center of the body is pulling outward in every direction. Learn to do the star burst pose with tips from the founder of Zen Yoga in this free video on yoga back stretches.
For an isolated star burst pose in yoga pull up with the arm and down with the leg on the right side. Learn to do the isolated star burst pose with tips from the founder of Zen Yoga in this free video on yoga back stretches.
For the crescent yoga pose keep hips and shoulders flat on the floor and use breath to settle into the pose. Learn to do the crescent pose with tips from the founder of Zen Yoga in this free video on yoga back stretches.
The advanced crescent pose in yoga is a great stretch for the back. Learn to do the advanced crescent pose with tips from the founder of Zen Yoga in this free video on yoga back stretches.
In the knee-drop yoga pose imagine the stretch moving into the spine with the breath. Learn to do the knee drop pose with tips from the founder of Zen Yoga in this free video on yoga back stretches.
The extended-leg knee drop is a more advanced yoga pose great for stretching the back and spine. Learn to do the extended-leg knee drop pose with tips from the founder of Zen Yoga in this free video on yoga back stretches.
For the crossed-knee drop yoga pose the pressure of the crossed-leg pulls on the hips and back. Learn how to do the crossed-knee drop pose with tips from the founder of Zen Yoga in this free video on yoga back stretches.
After any yoga back twisting poses it is important to recover properly in order to avoid spinal injuries. Learn how to recover from back twist poses with tips from the founder of Zen Yoga in this free video on yoga back stretches.
The bridge pose is a classic yoga pose that stretches the back and emphasizes core muscle strength. Learn how to do the bridge pose with tips from the founder of Zen Yoga in this free video on yoga back stretches.
For the extended-bridge yoga pose one leg is extended in order to work both the core muscles and leg muscles. Learn how to do the extended bridge pose with tips from the founder of Zen Yoga in this free video on yoga back stretches.
Child's pose in yoga a great recovery pose for any back twists or spinal stretches. Learn how to do the child's pose with tips from the founder of Zen Yoga in this free video on yoga back stretches.
A cobra glide-forward in yoga stretches lower back muscles and releases energy from the spine. Learn how to do the cobra glide- forward exercise with tips from the founder of Zen Yoga in this free video on yoga back stretches.
The cobra glide-backward exercise in yoga keeps the back loose and supple. Learn how to do the cobra glide-backward exercise with tips from the founder of Zen Yoga in this free video on yoga back stretches.
The word "yoga" comes from the Sanskrit root “yuj” meaning "to bind, or join." Yoga is centrally the practice of union, whether joining the mind to the body, the human to the divine, or the individual to the infinite. 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 oneself and connecting with the past. Zen Yoga is a holistic practice that unites the three parts of the self: body, mind and spirit. It combines the graceful movements of tai chi, the energized breathing of qigong, and the relaxed stretching of Shanti yoga. In this free Zen Yoga video series, the founder of Zen Yoga, Aaron Hoopes, teaches back stretching yoga poses. Aaron covers the camel pose, crescent pose, child's pose and knee drops, as well as many other useful poses for the back.
Aaron Hoopes Aaron Hoopes is the founder of Zen Yoga. He has spent over 25 years studying yoga, tai chi and the martial arts. He spent 3 years in Japan studying under the chief instructor of the Japan Karate Association. He spent 9 years in Australia training at the Shanti Yoga Meditation Institute. He has taught hundreds of workshops around the world. He is the author of 4 books, a DVD series and a deep relaxation/guided meditation program on CD. The Art of Zen Yoga Zen Yoga is a unique practice of breathing and movement that allows people to incorporate healthy lifestyle habits into their daily routine regardless of age or fitness level. He has dedicated his life to traveling the world spreading Zen Yoga and teaching others to become instructors of this peaceful art.dkdk
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