Back Pain in Yoga (Free Preview)

Free Preview: Why Lower Back Pain Isn’t What You Think Lower back pain is the most common issue I’ve seen in students over the years. It shows up in every class, every age group, and across all levels of experience. Yet despite its prevalence, it's still widely misunderstood—even in yoga circles. This course begins by stripping away the myths. We've all heard them: “You’re only as young as your spine is flexible.” “I bend, so I don’t break.” They sound catchy. But anatomically, they’re misleading—and sometimes harmful. The truth is, the spine isn’t designed for constant bending. It’s evolved to stabilize and support us. And while movement is vital, knowing how to move—and how not to move—is even more important, especially when working with students who are already in pain. In this CPD, we’ll look closely at the real mechanics of the lower back. You'll start to understand why one pose might heal one person and aggravate another. And you’ll begin to see why the usual “just stretch it out” advice often backfires. This is just the start. But if this already challenges what you’ve heard before, then you're in the right place. — Zahir Akram Om Yoga Magazine’s Teacher of the Year 2024 👉 Unlock the full course now and learn how to teach yoga that truly supports the spine. No card. No commitment. Just the knowledge your students deserve.