In preparation for safely mobilizing your spine and strengthening your back muscles, first relieve stress and relax tight back muscles with these techniques.
Practice Guidelines
Before starting your yoga asana practice, please read the Practice Guidelines for helpful tips.
Practice tips
- Yoga breathing: Practice Abdominal Breathing or Complete Yoga Breathing every day if possible. It’s especially effective for helping you relax at the end of the day.
- Take a break: Try doing Twin Dragons during a work break, or any time your back feels stiff.
Lavender oil massage
Gently massage your abdomen, waist and lower back with a few drops of our Lavender + Jojoba Oil Blend to help relieve stress and ease tired and aching muscles.
Diffuse lavender oil
Add 5-7 drops of our Lavender Essential Oil to an aromatherapy diffuser for a calm, relaxing atmosphere.
Increase range of motion in your spine while beginning to strengthen the supporting muscles. Let’s get started!
Blowing Tree
Try practicing this pose throughout the day to prevent stiffness from developing.
Move with ease and confidence in everyday life as you strengthen your back and entire body with the asanas in this step.
Practice the courses in order
When you're ready for a multi-day course, we recommend starting with Introduction to Authentic Yoga.
