Asana for Lower Back Relief

Is your low back and hips feeling tight from sitting too much, stress, or not getting to yoga class?  Try this sequence and bring relief to your body, mind, and spirit.

1.  Extended Child’s Pose – 10 breaths
2.  Adho Mukha Svanasana – Downward Dog – 10 breaths – photo
3.  Uttanasana – Standing Forward Bend –  10 breaths – photo
4.  Twisted lunge 5 breaths – Take A Leap – Pose Two
Ardha Hanumanasana – 5 breaths – Take A Leap – Pose Three
Twisted Thigh Stretch – 5 breaths – Take A Leap – Pose Four
5.  Second side – above 3 poses
6.  Pigeon Prep – 5-10 breaths each side – Take A Leap – Pose Five
7.  Parsvottanasna 5 breaths – Bending forward over one leg – See below!
Parivritta Trikonasana – Revolved Triangle – 5 breaths – photo
8. Second side – above 2 poses
9.  Downward Dog – 10  breaths
10. Child’s Pose – 10 breaths