Ep #49: How to Practice Yoga with Lower Back Pain

Back pain is one of the most common injuries or issues that appear in yoga classes! Learning how to practice with a back injury and lead a class is really important. Plus understanding how to safely share and teach students who are suffering from back injuries is very valuable. As a yoga teacher, it is important to understand both the benefits and also limitations of yoga to heal someone’s back. Plus managing expectations of students as well. We even discuss the distinction between a yoga teacher and a doctor, and to be wary of giving medical advice. This episode is so valuable because it is so common to experience back pain or injuries in either yourself or in your students. (00:00) Intro To Lower Back Pain (01:47) Byron’s Personal Experience With Back Pain (03:12) Michael’s Personal Experience With Back Pain (04:21) Practicing Yoga Can Help Prevent Back Pain (06:06) Only You Know How Your Body Feels (06:53) Going Deeper On The Anatomy (08:40) Yoga Can Help But It Can’t Fix Every Back Problem (10:08) The Wild Wild West Of Physical Therapy (11:22) Yoga Teachers Aren’t Doctors (12:18) How To Teach With A Back Injury --- SPECIAL OFFER: Become a founding member of the much anticipated Going Pro Yoga Platform! A sneak peak of what’s inside: The first EVER Priority Cueing System for over 120 yoga poses, with over 300 variations and modifications, to refine your teaching The first EVER Sequencing Vault with over 70 videos to plug-in-play and create your own sequences in minutes. The first EVER Injury Management and Injury Prevention Program for Yoga Teachers from yours truly And so much more.. When you become a founding member, you'll NEVER have to pay a monthly subscription, you'll get access for life, and you'll receive all updates and addons. The perks of being the first ones in the door! Add your name and email to the waitlist and be the first one in the door! I want to Join the waitlist and become a founding member! --- PODCAST DETAILS: This podcast is dedicated to aspiring yoga teachers who want to develop their craft with integrity and authenticity. Co-hosted by Michael Henri, Paul Teodo and Byron de Marsé Send us an email Send us a voice-note comment/question