Yoga for Back Pain

Create Space & Address Pain

with Ruchi Murlidhar

Saturday December 13th from 2 – 4:30 pm

in person at our studio in Berkeley

This is a special offering for anyone who feels occasional back pain. It could be pain in the low back to stiffness, compression or just the aging process.  You are most welcome if the pain is in the mid-back or other places, due to posture, misalignment or other situations.

Back pain is a regular ailment of modern life. There are many ways we can help you address your needs, whether you have a catch in the back, a nagging injury, a persistent pain or a condition like scoliosis. This 2.5-hr course will help you develop a toolkit of approaches to help you understand your pain and move more freely.

In this 2.5-hour in-person session, you will:

• Learn simple modifications for the poses most commonly done in class—so you can participate safely and comfortably in any yoga class.
• Explore specific poses that soothe tension and promote freedom in the low, mid, and upper back.
• Build confidence in how to practice safely and support your back on and off the mat.

This program is ideal for beginners and anyone who feels occasional back discomfort, tightness, or compression. It’s a great way to gain practical tools to care for your back and prevent future pain.

Please note: this workshop is not intended for students with serious or chronic back conditions such as herniated discs or spinal stenosis. If you are unsure whether this program is right for you, email support@adelineyoga.com with your questions.

Tuition:

$55 – Early Bird Special – $10 off! Register by Dec 1 with discount code: earlybird-back

$65 per person

Register Here

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Ruchi Murlidhar (she/her) is a Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher (Level 2) and a certified Yoga Therapist (c-IAYT). She is graduate of the Advanced Studies/Teacher Training program of the Iyengar Yoga Institute of San Francisco. Ruchi began learning yoga in elementary school in India and tried various forms of yoga before focusing on Iyengar Yoga. She studies regularly with her mentor Elise Miller along with other senior teachers Lois Steinberg, Jito Yumibe and Victoria Austin who is also her pranayama teacher. She has also been fortunate to study in India at RIMYI with Geeta Iyengar. Ruchi completed the Yoga Vidya program with Heather Haxo Phillips and has a regular chanting practice. She is often found experimenting in the kitchen and enjoys California sunshine while hiking/biking with her two boys. She loves to volunteer at her kids school and in her community. Her vibrant personality and sense of humor make her classes playful and accessible for students of all ages.