Abhyasa: Tending to the Low Back.

70 minute easy practice to stretch, strengthen and move the lumbar spine. [learn more]

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Type: Abhyasa
Teacher: Kira Ryder
 
 

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Type: Abhyasa
Teacher: Kira Ryder
Duration: 70 minutes
Date: Sunday, Apr 19, 2009


for $5.00

The low back is a source of mischief for many of us.  This 70 minute sequence is designed to bring awareness and understanding in the lumbar spine and sacrum through gentle movement, stretching, and strengthening.  We also open up the areas around the low back which if tight can sometimes be the cause of the pain.

Healing in the low back can be mysterious and usually requires us to go much deeper than the muscles, connective tissue and bones, but sometimes a little physical movement can help get us started.

We begin with a heart opener.  We then do some gentle movement in the pelvis and sacrum.  We stretch the hips and hamstrings safely on our backs.  Then we transition to some lunge work to open the psoas and the front thighs.  We strengthen the low back with some easy backbending. We counter pose with a gentle twist and then rest in a restorative "hip neutralizer" and finish with savasana.

 

You will need two yoga blocks, a blanket and a strap.

 

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An amazing class!  A perfect late evening class to relax and stretch the low back and provide some gentle strengthening at the same time.  Kira's voice is just so soothing and relaxing.  Some excellent instruction and poses.   This would be a heavenly practice right before bed!

  

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