Yoga for Back Pain


YOGA for Back Pain


More than 1.5 million Americans suffer from debilitating back pain at any given time. Yoga has been used traditionally as an effective treatment for a wide variety of back issues. In recent years, new scientific studies have started to confirm what yogis have known for 5000 years, yogic techniques help to increase strength, improve flexibility and enhance posture, balance and alignment. In addition, increased awareness and concentration also contribute to healthier backs.
upper back pain

 

At St. Petersburg Yoga we offer a variety of restorative and therapeutic group classes that are beneficial for people suffering from:

low back pain
  • Low back pain
  • Upper back pain
  • Cervical/Neck pain
  • Herniated disks
  • Bulging disks
  • Compressed disks
  • Scoliosis
  • Hyper-lordosis
  • Sciatica
  • Degenerative disk disease
  • Spondylosis
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Pinched nerves
  • Headaches resulting from back issues

These classes provide a yoga practice conducive to improving your back health:

Monday 6:00-7:00 PM Restorative Iyengar Level I & II Erin
Monday 7:30-8:45 PM Restorative Therapeutic Level I Chris
Tuesday 9:30-10:45 AM Restorative TherapeuticLevel I Chris
Tuesday 6:30-7:45 PM Restorative Kriya Level I & II Julie
Wednesday 4:30-5:30 PM Restorative Kriya Level I & II Julie
Wednesday 6:00-7:10 PM Restorative Iyengar Level I & II Erin
Wednesday 7:30-8:45 PM Restorative Level I Rubén
Thursday 4:30-5:30 PM Restorative Kriya Level I Julie
Thursday 6:30-7:45 PM Restorative Kriya Level I & II Julie
Thursday 7:30-8:45 PM Restorative Therapeutic Level I Chris
Friday 8:30-9:45 AM Restorative Flow Level I Rubén
Friday 9:30-10:45 AM Restorative TherapeuticLevel I Chris
Friday 4:30-5:30 PM Restorative Kriya Level I & II Julie
Saturday 9:30-10:45 AM Restorative Therapeutic Level I & II Chris
Saturday 11:30-12:45 AM Restorative Kriya Level I & II Julie
Sunday 9:30-10:45 AM Restorative Flow Level I & II Rubén

Come and try these classes today!

In addition, to get the most out of your Yoga session, we offer individual sessions with our experienced instructors so that you can get custom-tailored guidance specific to your needs and requirements. Contact us today for more information: 894-YOGA or info@stpetersburgyoga.com

We also recommend Yoga Traction Therapy to help release compression in the spinal cord. Our students consistently notice positive effects from using the Yoga Inversion Sling and the Yoga Inversion Shoulder Stand. These devices provide the benefits of traditional inversion poses with outstanding safety and without any of the potential shortcomings.

 

 

Questions? Contact us by phone 894-YOGA or by email: info@stpetersburgyoga.com

Please note: Not all exercise is suitable for everyone, and this or any exercise programme may result in injury. Consult with your doctor before you attend any yoga classes. To reduce the risk of injury, never force or strain yourself during exercise. If you feel pain, stop and seek medical attention if necessary.

 




 
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