GENTLE RELEASE FOR YOUR BODY & MIND

YIN YOGA FOR LOW BACK, HIPS & HAMSTRINGS

Back pain is very common. Please enjoy this short and effective complementary Yin Yoga practice to help you deeply stretch your low back, hips and hamstrings. It is also perfect for when you need a break from sitting to release tension in your lower body and to calm your mind. This practice doesn't require any props, however, a blanket/pillow and a strap may be useful. Beginner friendly!

 

  • Do you have tightness or pain in your low back and hips?

  • Do you feel like you can never relax your shoulders and take a deep breath?

  • Do you have headaches, migraines, poor sleep and/or digestion, can’t focus, feel lack of energy and motivation, can’t relax your body & mind?

    DID YOU KNOW THAT RELEASING CHRONIC TIGHTNESS IN YOUR BACK CAN HELP YOU SOLVE THESE AND MANY OTHER ISSUES?

Our unique approach to yoga helps stretch and strengthen your back muscles, which helps reduce muscular tension, build flexibility and strength around your spine, and improve balance and bone strength. The slow movements and the continuous focus on proper breathing improve the emotional aspect of back pain management by lowering stress and alleviating symptoms of anxiety and depression. 

WANT TO LEARN MORE? Our next virtual HEALTHY SPINE: 8-WEEKS YOGA SERIES is starting January 8th, 2024!


MEET YOUR GUIDE

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“When I was nine years old, I had a traumatic injury (that changed the course of my life). A neighbors’ dog bit me on my behind and dragged me for a few blocks. Although I didn’t have any broken bones, this injury affected the alignment of my spine and hips, caused several bulging intervertebral disks and led to many years of chronic pain in my back, right hip and leg. For almost twenty years, I couldn’t sit for more than thirty minutes at a time without overwhelming sharp pain in my lower right side. I struggled to stay focused in school because of the pain; I couldn’t drive for longer than 20 minutes without having to stop and stretch or have a job that required sitting. Practicing yoga in a therapeutic way helped me change that and I can’t wait to share what I’ve learned with you all!”

Oxana received 200-hours Yoga Instructor certification with YogaWorks NYC in 2014. Since then, she has completed multiple trainings in yoga anatomy, functional movement, trauma-informed yoga, herbalism, Ayurveda and much more. With her knowledge in anatomy, psychology, movement and nutrition, it was yoga that brought it all together. These unique yoga programs are the direct result of many years of education, numerous trainings, and personal and teaching experience.

Oxana is currently living in Denver, CO and offering virtual and in person group and private yoga sessions to yogis of all ages.