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Backside Blues

Published on February 11, 2008
By Timothy Burgin

This 25 step sequence of yoga postures was designed to heal and strengthen the back muscles and to alleviate mild back pain and discomfort. Level: Basic to Beginner

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8 responses to “Backside Blues”

  1. kugrover Avatar
    kugrover

    Just finished this set of poses. I am kind of new to Yoga but have started to practice it because of back problems (Scitatica) This warms the back and hips up which reduces my over all pain. Also stretches some of those nuesence hamstrings that I have. Overall a good yoga session.

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  2. harish hari Avatar
    harish hari

    its very use

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  3. sid4711 Avatar
    sid4711

    can this be practiced by men more than 50 year old. Please reply to mail at [email protected]
    Regards

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  4. Timothy Avatar
    Timothy

    sid4711 – As long as you are in overall good health this sequence should be fine for you.

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  5. sid4711 Avatar
    sid4711

    Thx Timothy for your comment, also wanted to ask you are there any special set of exercises for Arthritis, will be grateful for your help.
    Regards

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  6. Timothy Avatar
    Timothy

    sid4711 – check out: http://www.yogabasics.com/learn/arthritis.html

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  7. calalilly Avatar
    calalilly

    Hi, loving all the content. Thanks for all the help. I am having trouble seeing the back sequence. What can I do?

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  8. Timothy Avatar
    Timothy

    calalilly – Please contact customer service to help you see the premium content.

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Timothy Burgin
Timothy Burgin is a Kripalu & Pranakriya trained yoga instructor living and teaching in Asheville, NC. Timothy has studied and taught many styles of yoga and has completed a 500-hour Advanced Pranakriya Yoga training. Timothy has been serving as the Executive Director of YogaBasics.com since 2000. He has authored two yoga books and has written over 500 articles on the practice and philosophy of yoga. Timothy is also the creator of Japa Mala Beads and has been designing and importing mala beads since 2004.
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