Video: Yoga Exercises for Arthritis - Shoulders & Back

This video gives some gentle and helpful yoga exercises for easing arthritis pain and improving flexibility and range of motion for your shoulders and back. Doing these regularly can really help restore function and mobility for those with back and shoulder issues. (I don't have arthritis, but I do have a lot of stiffness in these areas, and these exercises feel great!)  Be sure to work at your own level, and don't strain or push yourself beyond where your body wants to go. She shows some modifications for those with limited mobility.

(Note: You may want to adjust your speakers - this one's a little on the quiet side.)

Yoga for Arthritis: The Shoulders and Back (Part 1)
The first 'Yoga for Arthritis' back sequence. Follow the stretches in the seated Cat Pose move to build and maintain mobility in an arthritic, sore, or stiff back. The shoulder poses are good for anyone with arthritis in the shoulder joints, or previ...

Video - YogaFit Example Exercises

Here is a very short video with an example of some YogaFit exercises from Beth Shaw's DVD that we mentioned on Thursday. This will give you an idea of the basic nature of the workout, including the emphasis on modifications for beginners, and the flow with which the movements occur - this is a less static yoga workout than many traditional types of yoga, so it does get the blood moving and heart rate up a little bit.

Check out the video, and if you are interested in picking up a DVD for yourself, see below.

YogaFit Basics
YogaFit Basics Video gives you all the tools you need to start your yoga practice. Learn safe and effective warm up, work and cool down phases as you move through basic postures. Create a strong foundation while getting a workout. Prepares users for ...


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