Yoga for Back Pain

Back Pain

Cat Pose (Marjaiasana)

Doing gentle yoga poses can help back pain and is as safe and effective as physical therapy.  

Gentle poses:  

1) cat, 2) cow, 3) triangle pose and 4) child’s pose. 

4 Best Asanas for Lower Back Pain

Cow Pose

(Bitilasana) 

Cat Pose

(Marjaiasana)

Child's Pose

(Bālāsana)

Triangle Pose

(Trikonasana)

Stretch & Relax the Muscles: 

Simple relaxation techniques are also important to use.  Take it easy from doing more intense inversions.

Studies & Articles:  

A recent study shows that pills and medication for your back pain doesn’t help.

1- Yoga, Physical Therapy, or Chronic Low Back Pain.  

2- Study Finds Yoga Can Help Back Pain, But Keep It Gentle, With These Poses


Yoga for Lower Back