Is This Yoga for Back Pain Course Suitable for Me?
If you have ongoing grumbling intermittent chronic back pain, with occasional flare-ups and remissions of pain, this course is ideal for you! You will learn how to manage the pain and you’ll most likely learn the cause of the pain and how to avoid it as you continue through the course.
You do not need to have any previous experience of yoga, you certainly don’t need to be able to touch your toes or stand on your head!! 🙂
This yoga is very gentle, you are never required to move out of your comfort zone. The yoga classes themselves are very safe, enjoyable and relaxing.
This course is designed for people with chronic back pain (it could be upper, mid or lower back pain), hip pain or sciatica. There are certain symptoms (known as Red Flags) that will make you ineligible for the course. Instead, you should be referred for medical treatment.
Another requirement is that you are able to get down to the floor and back up again unaided by another person (you can use a nearby chair for support if needed).
This course is not suitable for pregnant women, or women trying to become pregnant. If you are pregnant and have back pain problems, a course of three one to one lessons with Julia is a good idea.