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Poses for Your Spine
The health of your spine is key to the health of your whole body. Use these yoga poses for your spine to improve mobility and decrease back pain.
Big Toe Pose
Padangusthasana
Boat Pose
Paripurna Navasana
Bow Pose
Dhanurasana
Bridge Pose
Bridge Pose can be whatever you need—energizing, rejuvenating, or luxuriously restorative.
Camel Pose
Ustrasana
Cat Pose
Marjaryasana
Chair Pose
Utkatasana
Cobra Pose
Bhujangasana
Cow Pose
Bitilasana
Easy Pose
Sukhasana
Extended Hand-To-Big-Toe Pose
Utthita Hasta Padangustasana
Extended Puppy Pose
Uttana Shishosana
Extended Side Angle Pose
Utthita Parsvakonasana
Extended Triangle Pose
Utthita Trikonasana
Feathered Peacock Pose
Pincha Mayurasana
Fish Pose
Matsyasana
Garland Pose
Malasana
Gate Pose
Parighasana
Half Frog Pose
Ardha Bhekasana
Half Lord of the Fishes Pose
Ardha Matsyendrasana
Half Moon Pose
Ardha Chandrasana
Handstand
Adho Mukha Vrksasana
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