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Rx for Lower Back Health

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Gentle Yoga Intermediate

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Jamie Elmer

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Published on October 8, 2015

Although I'm an anatomy based, technique based teacher, the reality is, what works for us one day may not work for us the next. This practice is me sharing with you what has been working for me lately to remedy low back strain. It involves abdominal strengthening, hip opening and twisting. Try it out. See if it works for you!

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