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Fix your hunch back #yoga #yogaforbeginners #yogapractice #yogateacher #posture #posturecorrection

Vandana Choudhary · 0:11

In this practice

Key teachings

  • Spinal alignment and posture awareness
  • Strengthening back muscles
  • Opening the chest and shoulders

Ideal for

  • Beginners to yoga
  • Individuals with poor posture or 'hunchback'
  • Desk workers or those with sedentary lifestyles
  • Anyone looking to improve spinal mobility

Lesson

Steps

  • Thoracic spine extensions
  • Shoulder retraction exercises
  • Gentle backbends like Cobra or Sphinx
  • Chest opening poses like Fish or Bridge

Benefits

  • Improved posture and spinal health
  • Reduced upper back and neck pain
  • Increased lung capacity and breath efficiency
  • Enhanced body awareness

Practice summary

Level
beginner
Duration
15 minutes
Equipment
yoga matyoga block (optional)strap (optional)
Target areas
upper backshoulderschestthoracic spine
Energy
balancing

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