10-Minute Morning Yoga to Release That Nagging Tightness in Your Back

"This yoga for back tightness practice starts with lying on your back. You'll take some simple but dynamic movements. Throughout the rest of the practice, you'll experience twists, forward folding, backbending, side stretching, and working all the areas of the spine-without needing to stand up."

"This yoga for back stiffness practice is suitable for all experience levels. No props are required although you're welcome to use them anytime they can provide support. Feel free to take your time and linger in any of the poses during this 10-minute morning yoga practice."

"Start lying down on your back and pull your knees toward your chest. Place your hands on your knees and do a very simple knee pump motion by straightening your arms as you move your knees and thighs away from you. Then bend your elbows and bring your thighs back toward you."

This 10-minute morning yoga practice targets back tightness, tension, and stiffness through slow, gentle movements suitable for all experience levels. The class begins lying on your back and incorporates dynamic stretches, twists, forward folds, backbends, and side stretches that work the entire spine. Movements include knee pumps, circular leg motions, and poses like Happy Baby, with minimal standing positions limited to Low Lunge and Downward-Facing Dog. No props are required, though they may be used for support. Participants can move at their own pace and linger in poses as needed. The practice omits Savasana to prevent falling back asleep during a morning routine.

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