Yoga for Sciatica
The best poses from Lotus Pose to Reclining Big Toe Pose to find yoga relief for tingling or pain in your leg caused by sciatica.
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Tree Pose
A classic standing posture, Vrksasana establishes strength and balance, and helps you feel centered, steady and grounded.
Bound Angle Pose
Bound Angle Pose, or Baddha Konasana, opens the deepest part of the hip muscles.
Upward-Facing Dog Pose
Urdhva Mukha Svanasana, a well-known backbend, will challenge you to lift and open your chest.
Lotus Pose
Padmasana creates an essential foundation for meditation practice, while stretching the front of the thighs and ankles.
Eagle Pose
You need strength, flexibility, and endurance, and unwavering concentration for Eagle Pose.
Warrior II Pose
Named for a legendary warrior, Virabhadrasana II strengthens your quads, shoulders, and core—not to mention your stamina and inner resolve.
Staff Pose
It might look straightforward, but there's more to Dandasana than meets the eye.
Pose Dedicated to the Sage Marichi III
Sometimes called the Sage's Pose, Pose Dedicated to the Sage Marichi III (Marichyasana III) is a wise addition to any practice.
Downward-Facing Dog
One of yoga's most widely recognized poses, Adho Mukha Svanasana strengthens the core and improves circulation, while providing a delicious, full-body stretch.
Easy Pose
Don't let the name fool you. If you're used to sitting in chairs, Easy Pose (or Sukhasana) can be quite challenging.
Extended Triangle Pose
Extended Triangle Pose is a quintessential standing pose that stretches and strengthens the whole body.
Extended Side Angle Pose
Find length in your side body, from your heel to your fingertips with Extended Side Angle Pose.
Warrior I Pose
Virabhadrasana I is a foundational yoga pose that balances flexibility and strength in true warrior fashion.
Revolved Triangle Pose
As a counterpose to Utthita Trikonasana and preparation for seated forward bends and twists, this pose is key to a skilled practice.
Mountain Pose
The foundation of all standing poses, Mountain Pose makes a great a starting position, resting pose, or tool to improve posture.
Revolved Side Angle Pose
This revolved variation of Utthita Parsvakonasana requires a lot of flexibility to twist so deeply and ground the back heel.
5 Sciatica Stretches to Relieve That Burning Pain
Your yoga practice can help relieve your sciatica symptoms and improve your mental outlook when you're faced with that persistent pain.
Intro to Anatomy: Piriformis Primer
The surprising key to soothing sciatica and lower back pain is a muscle you may never have heard of—the piriformis.
Low Lunge
Low Lunge, or Anjaneyasana in Sanskrit, stretches the thighs and groins and opens the chest. It provides recovery post-workout, and boosts energy while consciously working to improve posture.
High Lunge, Crescent Variation
This variation of High Lunge, sometimes called Crescent Pose, is a great preparation for the full version of Virabhadrasana I (Warrior I Pose).