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Gentle Yoga Poses for Back, Neck and Hips

May 13, 2020/in Wellness/by Kaplan Center

Yoga is a wonderful tool to alleviate stress, which in turn can improve both your mental and physical health. Taking just a few minutes each day to gently move and stretch your body can make a big difference. Here are some gentle yoga poses to try at home, demonstrated by Laura Dorsett, MTS, RYT500.

Seated Pigeon Pose

This gentle stretch opens up the hips, glutes, and lower back.

Eagle Arms Posture

Eagle Arms helps to release tension in the head, neck and shoulders.

Runners Lunge/Yogic Lunge

Yogic Lunge opens up the hips and releases the lower back.

Seated Spinal Twist

Seated Spinal Twist gently loosens strained muscles in the back to revitalize the spine and posture.

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