Yoga for Low Back Health
This course in Yoga for Low Back Pain is therapeutic in nature, and is targeted to reduce low back
pain and improve back health. The style of yoga is Viniyoga, popularized by Gary Kraftsow of the
American Viniyoga Institute. Viniyoga is a gentle style of yoga that is usually taught one-on-one, and
is designed for the particular needs of the individual.
The course consists of six once-a-week classes. In these classes, we will be doing a progressive
series of gentle yoga poses, combined with breath, that is accessible to nearly everyone. Each class
builds on the last, with the poses getting somewhat more challenging in successive weeks.
In this course, you will learn a wide variety of gentle poses to develop greater strength and flexibility in
your low back, as well as the connecting upper back, abdomen, hips, and legs. You will learn
movements and breathing techniques to relax chronically tense muscles. Handouts will be provided
of all the poses so you can easily practice at home.
This practice was recently proven effective through a research study funded by the National Institutes
of Health, and published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Participants of this targeted yoga
program reported statistically significant relief in back pain and tension, and greater ability to function
in their everyday lives. The classes I'll be teaching will follow the same series of poses as the
published research study. (I completed an intensive study program in Seattle with Robin
Rothenberg, who designed and taught the yoga classes for this study).
The important thing for you to know is that THIS PROGRAM WORKS TO REDUCE BACK PAIN!!! In
fact, in the study, the group that followed this yoga program improved more than the group that
practiced exercises designed by a physical therapist.
These classes are designed to help individuals with chronic low back pain, that is due primarily to
tight or weak muscles as a result of posture, stress and tension, and work and life habits. These
postures may also help individuals with congenital conditions or old injuries, who desire to regain
strength and suppleness to the spine and back. And of course this is great for those who simply
desire to maintain and improve the health of their back.
Current Classes No public classes are currently scheduled. If you would like private lessons (the
ideal way to learn this series) we can arrange a time that fits your schedule. The classes run 60 to
90 minutes in length (depending on how much time we spend talking) and the cost is $50 for one
class, or $275 if you pay for all 6 classes in advance. Please call me at 257-4527, or email me at
jadams@digisys.net. to schedule a time.
pain and improve back health. The style of yoga is Viniyoga, popularized by Gary Kraftsow of the
American Viniyoga Institute. Viniyoga is a gentle style of yoga that is usually taught one-on-one, and
is designed for the particular needs of the individual.
The course consists of six once-a-week classes. In these classes, we will be doing a progressive
series of gentle yoga poses, combined with breath, that is accessible to nearly everyone. Each class
builds on the last, with the poses getting somewhat more challenging in successive weeks.
In this course, you will learn a wide variety of gentle poses to develop greater strength and flexibility in
your low back, as well as the connecting upper back, abdomen, hips, and legs. You will learn
movements and breathing techniques to relax chronically tense muscles. Handouts will be provided
of all the poses so you can easily practice at home.
This practice was recently proven effective through a research study funded by the National Institutes
of Health, and published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Participants of this targeted yoga
program reported statistically significant relief in back pain and tension, and greater ability to function
in their everyday lives. The classes I'll be teaching will follow the same series of poses as the
published research study. (I completed an intensive study program in Seattle with Robin
Rothenberg, who designed and taught the yoga classes for this study).
The important thing for you to know is that THIS PROGRAM WORKS TO REDUCE BACK PAIN!!! In
fact, in the study, the group that followed this yoga program improved more than the group that
practiced exercises designed by a physical therapist.
These classes are designed to help individuals with chronic low back pain, that is due primarily to
tight or weak muscles as a result of posture, stress and tension, and work and life habits. These
postures may also help individuals with congenital conditions or old injuries, who desire to regain
strength and suppleness to the spine and back. And of course this is great for those who simply
desire to maintain and improve the health of their back.
Current Classes No public classes are currently scheduled. If you would like private lessons (the
ideal way to learn this series) we can arrange a time that fits your schedule. The classes run 60 to
90 minutes in length (depending on how much time we spend talking) and the cost is $50 for one
class, or $275 if you pay for all 6 classes in advance. Please call me at 257-4527, or email me at
jadams@digisys.net. to schedule a time.
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