Poor posture is one of the many causes of back pain.

 

Having weak and/or tight muscles can make it difficult to maintain good posture, even if you know what proper posture is for your body.

Yoga teacher, Lillah Schwartz, gets the question all the time from her students - "What are some simple yoga poses I can do to improve my posture?"

Improve Your Posture with Yoga - Part 1

So here is part 1 of the improve your posture with yoga series. - 6 simple poses to better posture. The focus is on improving the muscle tone of the muscles needed for good posture as well as loosening up some tight muscles that may be getting in the way of correct posture.

 Correct posture is a simple but important way to keep the many intricate structures in the back and spine healthy.If you have an existing back problem, it's always best to check with your doctor before stating any new exercise.

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