Iyengar yoga for back pain course

In this course

  Part 1 of 4

VIDEO: Sequence

39 mins

Relief for tight and sore back muscles

Back pain is tiring and deflating. This sequence helps to give some relief with some calming poses to relieve the central muscles when tight or in spasm.

BeginnerGeneralExperienced

  Part 2 of 4

VIDEO: Sequence

16 mins

Chair twists to mobilise and release the back

A short sequence of chair twists that help you release and strengthen the muscles in the back that we often use to support ourselves sitting.

BeginnerGeneralExperienced

  Part 3 of 4

VIDEO: Sequence

34 mins

Deep sequence for release of stiff neck and upper back

This is a great sequence for getting deep release of the neck, shoulders and upper back region. Minimal props required. Short and calming.

BeginnerGeneralExperienced

  Part 4 of 4

VIDEO: Sequence

52 mins

Adjusting your Iyengar class practice for back pain

A full-length video showing some adjustments that you can make to your class or regular practice when dealing with back pain.

GeneralExperienced

About the course

Back pain is a tiring and frustrating issue that many Iyengar yoga students live with. The back is comprised of large muscles. The major muscles in the lower back (erector spinae) are particularly prone to dull or sharp pain after long periods of sitting at a desk, from exercises like running and weight-lifting or long periods of standing in service jobs.

There are many interactions between muscles in the leg, the lower back and the upper back and neck region which can cause discomfort while going about daily activities or sleeping at night.

When treated properly, back pain can be managed and chronic pain later in life can be minimised or avoided. This course is designed to give you some resources to help manage back pain when it strikes as well as some on-going classes that you can approach more regularly.