Ease That Aching Back With These Soothing Yoga Poses

This last pose, Eagle Spinal Twist is one of the most relaxing ways to increase side-to-side spinal flexibility.

• Hug your knees into the chest.
• Extend your arms out in cactus position with your elbows at right angles, palms facing up.
• Slowly lower both knees to the left. Rest them on the ground and turn your head to the right.
• Hold here for at least five breaths, feeling your spine lengthen and twist. You may even hear some "cracks."
• Use your abs to lift your knees back to center. Slowly lower both knees to the right, and look over your left shoulder.
• After five breaths, lift the knees back to center and sit up.