Yoga to Decompress the Spine

Karen Andersen
Instructor:
Karen Andersen
Class Type:
Yoga for Healthy Hips and Back
Length:
36 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

Does your back feel compressed? Static pressure on your spine from prolonged sitting or standing can cause an accumulation of stress in your joints and tension in your back muscles. This practice will help to release compression by creating gentle resistance from the force of gravity, mobilizing the joints and stretching out tight muscles.


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