Ease That Aching Back With These Soothing Yoga Poses

This backbending pose increases flexibility in your spine while opening your chest, shoulders, and abs.

• Lie on your belly with your legs together. Extend your arms straight out in front of you.
• Inhale as you slowly walk your hands in, keeping your hips and thighs on the ground but gently arching your lower back. Walk your hands in as far as you can, keeping your elbows slightly bent and your tush relaxed.
• Actively roll your shoulders away from your ears, elongating your neck. Gaze in front of you or lower your head back between your shoulder blades to deepen the stretch.
• Hold for five breaths and then exhale as you release your belly to the mat.