When the spine is stiff, the nervous system sends signals through the body, limiting movement to avoid injury. Therefore, when improving back mobility, it is important to start slowly to prevent injury and avoid structural imbalances. These techniques will gently awaken your spine, while reducing stress and tension in the back muscles.
Practice Guidelines
Before starting your yoga asana practice, please read the Practice Guidelines for helpful tips.
Diffuse lavender oil
Enhance your ability to relax and release tension by adding 5-7 drops of our Lavender Essential Oil to an aromatherapy diffuser while practicing.
The muscles of your abdomen, hips, and shoulders are connected to your back. When these muscles are tight, it can cause discomfort and restrict movement. In this step, we focus on stretching these muscles to help you develop greater flexibility and mobility.
Yoga props
- Wai Lana Mini Yoga Ball. You’ll need a ball for Abdominal Breathing 4, but if you don’t have one, use a pillow in the meantime.
- Yoga strap and blanket for the Hip Mobility Essentials A session.
The goal of this step is to improve mobility in your back, so that you can comfortably and confidently move your spine in all directions.
Yoga Props
- Wai Lana Yoga Band Set for Strengthen & Expand Your Chest
- Wai Lana Mini Yoga Ball for Ribcage Breathing 1
- Yoga block for Complete Rejuvenation
Flexibility without strength can lead to injury, so it's important to have both for a pain-free back. In this step, we focus on building back strength, while continuing to work on flexibility.
