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Yoga for Low Back Pain
Yoga teaches us to cure what need not be endured and endure what cannot be cured.
~B.K.S. Iyengar
Welcome yogis to Yoga for Low Back Pain. It’s unfortunate you are here, as back pain is not fun, but let me assure you there is hope. Trust me, I know where you are!
As a sufferer of chronic low back pain myself, with 5 bulging discs and scoliosis, Yoga for Low Back Pain was born out of a passion to share what has worked for me. My personal experience with chronic low back pain combined with my 10 year career in Rehabilitation (working alongside some of the top specialists in the country) has certainly taught me a thing or two when it comes to managing back pain and strengthening the back
Low back pain is becoming increasingly common in today’s day and age. Living sedentary lives, sitting at computer desks for much of the day, hunched over mobile phones, and long commutes to and from work are just some examples for why low back pain is on the rise. And unfortunately, it is likely most of us have or will experience low back pain at some point in our lives. So let’s get excited about introducing some preventative and healing steps forward to better manage low back pain.
While severe back pain should always be examined by a doctor, chronic and moderate-level back pain can often be assisted with a regular yoga practice. Yoga can be extremely beneficial in naturally strengthening and lengthening your spine, stretching your muscles, and improving your back’s alignment, which can often be a root cause of persistent back pain.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Yoga for Low Back Pain is a 90 minute class. You will be introduced to a carefully designed yoga sequence that will aid your recovery and alleviate symptoms of back pain. We will also touch upon basic anatomy to help you understand why, where and how the low back can get injured, and how to prevent further injury in your yoga practice and day to day activities.
All students will also receive access to an online portal containing images and descriptions of all the poses you will learn in class to make sure you can maintain a daily practice at home for long term benefit and well-being.
Investment: $35+GST
Beginners Yoga: 4-Week Intro Program
Get ready to take your first step onto a yoga mat. Designed for the true beginner, our 4-week beginner program is broken down into slow, approachable classes where you can move through the poses safely at your own pace.
You will explore breath, meditation and the basics of alignment.
Each class will give you the chance to explore what feels right for your body, utilising breath and meditation to deepen that inner experience. By the end of the program, you will have a solid yoga foundation to continue building upon.
The team at Jessica Dewar Yoga aim to meet you at your level of comfort, strength, and flexibility. Prepare to learn, move, sweat, play (and laugh), and bring awareness to how yoga authentically feels to you.