Yin Yoga for Hips and Back

Hi Everyone,

Here a few yin yoga poses focussing on the lower back and hip area. In yin yoga you hold the poses from 3-5 minutes. It is of great benefit to the body, it works more on the deep connective tissues and joints, rather than on the more superficial yang tissues like the skin and the muscles. Very restorative!

The poses I demonstrate are:

butterfly pose  / also known as  baddha konasana

shoelace / cow face pose

sleeping swan / sleeping pigeon

reclining twist / jatharaparvatanasana

Enjoy the practice!

Esther


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11 Comments

  • Hi Esther,
    I appreciate your videos very much, I followed quite a few of your videos yesterday before bed and today I’m experiencing some fatigue or soreness in some parts of my body, is it normal or have I overdone my practice?
    Also, I have always had excessive fat on my upper arm. The fat will flap when I wave my hand. Kindly let me know if there is any video related to slimming down the upper arm.
    Thank you very much.
    Theng Tyng.

    Comment by Theng Tyng Mar 16, 10, 11:12 am

  • Hi Esther,

    Lovely sequence of poses. Just what I needed to begin my practice with today. There’s no yoga teachers nearby so you, and all the other instructors who give of your time and knowledge on the Internet are greatly appreciated. Keep up the good work. Namaste.

    db

    Comment by david baratta Mar 17, 10, 11:21 am

  • Dear Esther,

    Thank you for this demonstration and all previous ones. It’s really good to come here and follow you_ it’s relaxing and positive in a physical and mental way.
    Do these asanas help with sciatica problems? I hope so, because I have to do something for mine.
    Namaste
    :)

    Comment by Elisabete Mar 17, 10, 8:35 pm

  • Hi Esther,

    I LOVE your yoga series and subscribe to it on YouTube. I particularly enjoyed this video and have recently had a problem with a sore hip flexor muscle. I am an athlete (active in both running and an adult women’s soccer league), and think that I may have pulled the muscle somehow. That being said, I was wondering if you had any other hip exercises and/or advice for flexibility in this area or if it is even safe to be doing yoga when this area is somewhat tender at times. Thanks so much!!

    Comment by Janelle Mar 18, 10, 2:33 am

  • Hi Esther, I saw your videos on Youtube. I am computer professional and I am having upper back pain since few years. Initially I ignored it, but now its coming almost everyday. Would like your help in that.

    Comment by Suhas Pawar Mar 20, 10, 4:45 am

  • Hi Esther

    I sit really appreciate your great yoga videos! I started with your beginner videos and will be a little more soft! I would like to be able to get such splits in one day, what videos would you recommend me? :)

    Love your videos, keep up the good work!

    Comment by Thank you ! Mar 24, 10, 9:27 pm

  • Hi Esther,
    Thank you so much for your practice. I am a complete mess right now…all kinds of back issues and menopause to boot.
    I just feel like that taking up Yoga is my answer to wellness. Looking for help on line I ran into your wonderful, clear instructions.
    Thank you so very much for caring for All.

    Comment by Margaret Landis Mar 25, 10, 7:25 pm

  • I love your videos on Youtube, Esther! I think I’ve told you before but still :P

    Its really changed me. In the best way possible. I hope to incorporate it into my life in the long term.

    I left you something on my blog, please go and claim it!

    http://mindplayground09.blogspot.com/2010/03/beautiful-blogger-award.html

    Comment by Pearl Mar 27, 10, 9:43 am

  • Look at my yoga for the spine, do the upper back roll 3 times a week for at least 10 min and the yoga for the office everyday!
    Thats the only thing that will help in the long run, is regular exercise.
    Take care,
    Esther

    Comment by Esther Apr 07, 10, 1:56 pm

  • I made a yoga video for the splits http://www.yogatic.com/yoga-video/yoga-poses-how-to-get-into-the-splits/
    Hope this helps!
    Esther

    Comment by Esther Apr 10, 10, 9:34 pm

  • I am just getting started with yoga and am using your video’s to get started. Thank you so much Esther.

    Randy

    Comment by Randy Apr 18, 10, 2:14 am



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