Yoga – Ease back challenges and chronic pain thru beginners yoga & meditation practices with Gail PB

April 5th, 2024 is the 9th Kids’s Yoga Day Event. Held the first Friday in the month of April.

Just 5 minutes of yoga a day can boost the mental and physical health and wellness of our children, regardless of their socioeconomic status, athletic abilities or prior knowledge. To help spread this powerful message, in 2016, Teresa founded Kids’ Yoga Day (KYD), an international event held every year all over the world – at schools, homes, yoga studios, and/or community centers, even via livestream! No previous yoga experience required.

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Come to class. Starts at 10:30 AM!

In 2023 over 435 yoga ambassadors from 36 countries and 43 states, led over 30,000 children through a simple 5 minute routine at the same time, on the same day, not to mention countless others following along at home.

Our participants reported that the kids not only loved doing yoga, but also being a part of something bigger than themselves. In this frenzied world, isn’t that what it’s all about?

Last year Teresa created an adaptive yoga routine, from a suggestion that I had made the previous year. I used the routine for the seniors that I teach on Fridays! They LOVED it!

Adaptive Yoga Kids Yoga Day . Suggested by Gail Pickens-Barger, a Kids Yoga Day ambassador. Teresa created this routine to use starting in 2023!

The 9th Kids’ Yoga Day is happening on Friday, April 5th, 2024.

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Overview of Back Care Yoga Class

Easy to do yoga movements, today’s class featuring postures for easing sciatica & kyphosis. Class will also promote healthy backs!

Gail teaches gentle yoga for back care, focusing on low back, upper back, mid-back and core.
Specific yoga postures are designed to ease back challenges and chronic daily pain.
Equipment needed: yoga strap and yoga block, although not mandatory for participation.
Recording of the class is provided for those who want to try with the gear later.
Class ends with guided rest, relaxation, and gratitude practice.

Adaptations for Different Needs

Participants can choose to stand, sit on a chair, or modify postures based on individual needs.
Constructive rest posture is recommended for reducing back challenges.
Seated Participants can also benefit from certain postures, with some adaptations required.
Various modifications are suggested to accommodate different levels of flexibility and comfort.
Participants are encouraged to listen to their bodies and adjust postures accordingly.

Yoga Postures for Back Care

Yoga postures for back care are specific poses designed to strengthen and stretch the muscles in the back, helping to improve posture, reduce pain, and increase flexibility. These poses target different areas of the back to promote overall spinal health and alleviate discomfort.