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Baby Your Back: Sciatica
By Nora Isaacs
Say "Sayonara!" to Sciatica with this Viniyoga sequence.
3. Half Locust Variation
Lie
on your stomach, head turned to the left and hands crossed over the
lower back with palms up. On the inhale lift your chest and head, and
stretch the left arm out in front of you, palm down, upper arm
alongside your ear. Simultaneously lift your right leg about 6 inches
off the ground while turning your head toward the center.
On the exhale lower your head, chest, and leg and bring the
outstretched left arm behind you to rest on your back. As you lower
your head, turn it to the right and return it to the mat (the reverse
of your starting position). Repeat on the other side. Repeat the entire
set six times, each time bringing the leg slightly higher.
4. Repeat #2, Cat/Cow Variation to Child's Pose.
5. Repeat #1, Knees to Chest.
More Baby Your Back:
Intro
Lower-Back Pain
Neck and Shoulder Pain
Upper-Back Pain
