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Written by Navneet Kaur, M.Sc. Nutrition & Dietetics

Fitness

5 Yoga Poses for a Stronger, Healthier Back

A stiff back can really ruin your whole day. Sometimes yoga poses really help loosen tight muscles and build long term strength as well.

Introduction

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A gentle warm up that wakes up your spine and also it works great for good flexibility and also eases that morning stiffness feeling that many of us get.

Cat-Cow Pose

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A great pose for completely relaxing the lower back. It lengthens the spine and gives tired muscles a soft stretch.

Child's Pose

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This post helps strengthen the glutes and lower back which are the two areas that tend to weaken when we sit for long hours like if someone works in a 9-5 desk job.

Bridge Pose

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It opens the chest and counters rounded shoulder posture. It is especially helpful if you work on laptop all day continuously.

Cobra Pose

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A full body stretch that lengthens the hamstrings and decompresses the spine. Very effective for relieving pressure.

Downward Dog

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A few minutes of these poses everyday can make your back feel lighter, stronger and more flexible. Just start slow, most importantly consistency is the key and the spine will definitely feel stronger!

Conclusion

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