"Few of us escape lower back discomfort, whether it results from long drives, hours spent at a desk, or the aches of menstruation. Practicing yin yoga is a simple antidote that can help you undo the stresses caused by your everyday life. The long holds and mindful focus of yin yoga poses compress, stretch, and release the lower back to bring you relief from tension and discomfort."
"The long holds of 3 to 5 minutes allows your body to move past perceived edges. Focus on releasing tension through slow, deep breathing. Direct each inhalation into the lower back and each exhalation upward along the spine. Remain in each pose for as long as your schedule and body allow. Sphinx Pose Begin in Sphinx Pose. Lie on your belly and place your forearms on the mat, elbows beneath or slightly in front of the shoulders."
Lower back discomfort commonly arises from long drives, prolonged sitting, or menstrual aches. Yin yoga long-held poses compress, stretch, and release lumbar tissues to reduce tension and promote relaxation. A 16-minute sequence with 3–5 minute holds encourages the body to move past perceived edges while slow, deep breathing directs inhalations into the lower back and exhalations upward along the spine. Sphinx Pose offers a gentle lumbar backbend with elbow adjustments; Crocodile Pose provides a counterpose with forehead on stacked hands and toes touching; Child's Pose allows hips to sink toward the heels for further release.
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