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For those who are suffering with chronic, or acute low back pain, sacroiliac 
disorders, or those who have been treated for low back issues, it is recom-
mended that yoga should be practiced with caution in order to avoid further 
injury or discomfort. Be aware of the following guidelines:

1. Remain aware of how your body feels at all times.

2. Do not strain. Move within your limits.
3. Breathe fully and regularly as you practice.
4. For maximum benefit practice on a regular basis.
5. Stand tall, keep chin back, ears in line with shoulders, and shoulders in 

line with hips.  Maintain a neutral spine.  Don’t bend forward at the waist.  
Rotate and bend at the hips, keeping the spine perfectly straight with your 
bend.  Don’t twist at the waist, turn the whole trunk.

Ron Lindahn is a minister with Center for Spiritual Awareness, ordained by Roy Eugene Davis in 

1978. Ron is also the producer of the DVD “Safe Yoga for Low Back” available at Valhallastudio.com, 
Amazon.com and CSE’s Tree of Life Welcome Center and Bookshop.

Child's Pose

Plank

Warrior I

Modified Side Plank