Essential Stretches Part 2 • Yoga for a Sore Back

Karen Andersen
Instructor:
Karen Andersen
Class Type:
Therapeutic Yoga
Length:
25 minutes
Beginner-friendly:
Yes
Pace/Style:
Gentle + Therapeutic
Outcomes:
Recovery and Restoration, Ease of Movement, Injury Recovery, Tension Release
Capacities:
Mindfulness, Mobility and Flexibility, Somatic Awareness
Body regions:
Autonomic Nervous System, Full Body

Is your back feeling tight or tender? This practice will help release tension in your back muscles, strengthen your core, and support your spine.

Recommended Props: 2 blocks and a bolster or firm pillow


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