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Restoring Back: Yoga for Healthy and Pain-Free Back

"Yoga for Healthy Back has been life changing for me, bringing back mobility and a huge relief of pain" ~ Lorrie O of Northborough

If you are suffering from acute or chronic back pain, the only consolation is that you are not alone.  Yoga can help you align your spine, decompress it and strengthen it safely and effectively.  This class will help you release muscle tension and relieve back pain with emphasis on stretching and flexibility in harmony with your breath.  You will gradually develop back strength with use of a systematic yoga sequence which is gentle and relaxing.  We will do Yoga asanas on the mat with use of bolsters and cushions. 

For people who practice yoga regularly don't need any studies to prove the beneficial effects of gentle yoga to ease the back pain.  For many who find comfort in research, here's a study that discusses the benefits of yoga for back pain. 

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http://www.webmd.com/back-pain/news/20111025/yoga-stretching-may-ease-lower-back-pain

I bring my 20 years of experience as an Occupational Therapist and combine it with yoga knowledge to offer you a systematic yoga sequence which is gentle and relaxing and will gradually help you develop back strength.

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The classes are held every Tuesday, 7:00 to 8:00pm and every Friday from 10:30 to 11:30 am at Sohum Yoga and Meditation Studio (30 Lyman Street, Suite 108B, Westborough, MA).  You can join me for one or more classes by signing up at www.Sohum.org.  Private Yoga Therapy sessions are available by appointment.  

 Email: Info@Sohum.org for any questions. Tel: 508-329-3338

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