Gentle Yoga for Back Pain and Desk Strains
Dealing with 'tech neck' or lower back aches? Let's work on releasing that tension together through slow, mindful movements you can practice even at your desk.
If you experience lower back aches, these gentle movements can offer relief. This sequence includes Butterfly Pose to open the hips, Cat and Cow to mobilize the spine, and Child's Pose to gently stretch the back.
This sequence is dedicated to releasing tension from the neck, shoulders, and upper back. I guide you through slow, mindful movements like shoulder rotations and Cat-Cow, coordinating each movement with your breath for maximum relief.
A happy spine is a healthy spine. This video demonstrates a flow of movements including Cat-Cow, Half Bow Pose, and Triangle Pose variations designed to improve spinal mobility and flexibility.
If you spend hours at a desk, you know the feeling of a slouching back and tight shoulders. This video shows a few simple stretches using a wall, like the Wall Fold and Standing Backbend, to help open your chest and improve your posture. These are perfect for my Corporate Yoga sessions.
Back pain is something many of us experience. I've put together a sequence of gentle, supine postures like Bridge Pose and Happy Baby Pose designed to strengthen the core and release tension in the lower back. This is a key part of my Therapy Yoga approach.
About this collection
Before jumping into a flow, notice where you are holding tension right now. I don’t teach rigid, intense sequences here, but instead, we use micro-movements and props like blocks or wall support to gently unlock tight hips and stiff shoulders, adapting every stretch to your specific injury or pain point.
Understanding Your Desk-Bound Body
If you spend eight hours a day in front of a laptop, you likely know the feeling of a 'stiff' body all too well. Hunching over keys leads to what I call 'tech neck,' rounded shoulders, and a lower back that feels like it’s permanently locked. You don't need intense power yoga to fix this; you need to retrain your body to let go.
How We Work Together
In our sessions, we focus on functional mobility rather than perfect poses. We use simple tools—a wall, a chair, or a block—to make the practice accessible even if your flexibility is limited.
- Neck & Shoulder Relief: We focus on lateral stretches and chest openers to reverse that 'slouching' posture.
- Spinal Mobility: Movements like Cat-Cow (Marjaryasana-Bitilasana) are staples. They aren't just stretches, but a way to get synovial fluid moving in your spine, which helps with overall stiffness.
- Lower Back Care: Through gentle supine poses like Happy Baby or simple bridges, we release the psoas and lumbar region without putting pressure on your discs.
Why 'Slow' Works Better
Many people think yoga for pain relief means pushing hard to 'stretch it out.' That is often the opposite of what your nervous system needs. When you are in pain, your body guards itself. By moving slowly and coordinating your breath with every micro-movement, we signal to your nervous system that it is safe to relax. This is where real healing happens. Whether you are dealing with chronic back aches or just need a release after a long day of meetings, we take it step by step. You’ll understand everything—samajh jaoge sab—because we keep it simple and focused on how you feel, not how you look.
Saumya Mishra
I quit my corporate job when I realized how much desk work drains the body. Now, I use my experience to help you undo that physical fatigue, one breath at a time, helping you find ease without forcing your body into shapes it isn't ready for.
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