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Gentle Hatha Yoga for Lower Back Pain

Beginner I
(84 Reviews)
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This short yoga class teaches you how to care for your lower back. David takes you through a self-massage routine and a series of stretches that release key muscles responsible for the tightness around the hips, legs and back that are associated with lower back pain. Note: you need two tennis balls, an old sock, a strap and a bolster. Check out this video to see how to make a bolster at home.

Equipment

  • Strap
  • Bolster
  • Therapy Ball

Focus

  • Hips
  • Spine
  • Sleep/Relaxation
  • Lower Back

Style

  • Gentle Yoga
  • Hatha Yoga
  • Yoga at Work
  • Yoga for Seniors
  • Yoga for Back Care
bethany.durys
September 22, 2015
Comment:

I only had one ball the first time I did this. (You might want to change the description in the equipment.) But, it was the most WONDERFUL feeling! I have soreness between my 4th and 5th lumbar that physical therapy could only help with to a point. Rolling on the massage ball was amazing. Something I'll plan to do even outside of class.

Comment Replies

vintage liza
September 26, 2015
Comment:

I didn't have *any* tennis balls. . . substituted two medium-sized yellow onions instead. Where there's a will. . .

steph444
September 13, 2015
Comment:

Are the massage balls supposed to hurt?

Comment Replies

David Procyshyn
September 13, 2015
Comment:

You can expect some discomfort, in the same way that you would if you were to receive a professional massage in an area that feels tender. But it shouldn't be so much that you find yourself tensing in response, or sore the next day.

If you feel like it hurts too much, you can soften the pressure by putting a hand towel in with the sock, layering it so that it's softer. Or, layer a towel on top of the balls. This can work, as long as you are able to move it up and down the spine, as I ask you to do it in the class.

Alternatively, wear a thick hoodie or sweater.

Let me know how it goes!

Take care,

David
DoYogaWithMe Founder

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