Yoga for Lower Back Pain

Hi Everyone,

This sequence I made especially for my sister Karin who has some lower back issues, as well I hope its a help to anybody else out there with similar problems. Repetition and determination is the secret.

The poses that I demonstrate in this sequence are:

  • pelvic tilt
  • half relieving wind pose / ardha pavana muktasana / vatayasana
  • reclining big toe pose / supta padangustasana
  • sphinx pose
  • child pose / balasana
  • bridge pose / setu bandha sarvangasana
  • half revolved belly pose / ardha jathara parivarttasana

Hope this is helpful..

Good luck,

What Next?
Here are few more video’s you can look that are helpful for back pain and general back health and flexibility:

This video again looks at Yoga for a Stiff Lower Back.

This video is to strengthen your mid and upper back which is also an important part with back troubles! See the routine Yoga for Upper and Mid Back Strength

Also focussing on the upper back is a video the Upper Back Flexibility Sequence.

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12 Comments

  • Thank you so much…..

    Comment by Tanja Jan 22, 09, 9:05 am

  • I came upon your videos by accident and they are FANTASTIC
    Thank you Esther

    Comment by Anne Feb 26, 09, 4:11 pm

  • Hi Esther,

    thanks a lot for your good work. I really appreciate your profound, detailed instructions, and your friendly and natural way of teaching. In my twenties i practised yoga as well, but over the years i forgot about it, and now (i´m 52) there are some severe pain issues established. Your videos helped a LOT to reduce that problems dramatically.

    So, thanks again, and all the best to you!

    *virtual hug, if you allow* ;-)

    Thomas, Germany

    Comment by Thomas Mar 13, 09, 10:18 am

  • Explicitly done.
    Thanks for this chance to enjoy our lives better with your help.

    Comment by Sreedhar Apr 01, 09, 3:57 am

  • hi esther , i m 30 yrs old female n mother of 2, i hv a seveare back problem of pain n stiffness,i hv been in physiotherapy but its all temporary relief ,by exploring web i found ur web and i m quiet exited to use ur work outs for that lets hope it ll help my problem , i ll keep u updated on my improvement ,t c

    Comment by mrs khan Apr 17, 09, 10:41 pm

  • Hello Esther,
    I typed in yoga for neck pain and your you tube came up lucky for me!
    I’m an artist and I get pain in my neck often.
    I have done a little yoga off and on for about 3 years,and came across your demos tonight,now you’ve sent me on good tracks again ,I needed that company to get me started.you have a beautiful way of explaining.thank you for sharing your talent.
    Adrienne ,Co.Donegal.

    Comment by Adrienne Apr 27, 09, 12:38 am

  • You are very welcome Adrienne, I hope you will start your yoga practice again.
    be well,
    Esther

    Comment by Esther Apr 27, 09, 2:38 pm

  • After several months of back pain that my friend was dealing with, I found your website and had him take a look at it. He found that working the hamstrings has helped immensely. For the first time in months, we’re planning on taking a trip that is 5 hours away as opposed to only being able to tolerate no more than 1/2 hour sitting in the car.

    Your specific instructions are extremely helpful and I’ve also come to doing many of the yoga poses you show each morning and night. We’ve turned many of our friends onto your site. No other yoga DVDs or sites compare. Really.

    Thanks so much! Kathy (New York)

    Comment by Kathy Apr 27, 09, 4:49 pm

  • Hi Kathy,
    Thank you so much for letting me know this, these messages keep me inspired and motivated! let me know if you have questions. Enjoy your trip away!!
    Be well,
    Esther

    Comment by Esther Apr 28, 09, 7:03 am

  • I LOVE the way you are clear in your directions. I’ve been doing some of these poses for years, but not quite exactly right. Your direction, for example, to keep the foot pointed up instead of rolled out to the side was extremely helpful. I could really feel the difference right away.

    Thank you again!

    Comment by Elizabeth Jul 02, 09, 3:34 pm

  • More and more our therapists are recommending yoga to our patients. I’ll pass this video on to some of them. thanks

    Comment by Christian Jan 14, 10, 10:53 pm

  • thanks alot for the guidance. you are really a blessing for all. may God live u long and fit forever.

    Comment by Aamir Jan 22, 10, 7:03 am

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