Simple Yoga Tools to Relieve Back Pain

Understanding the Spine, Preventing Injuries, and Using Yoga for Lasting Relief

I am excited to offer this course, which is a compilation of the best yoga-based tools that I have used with clients over the last 20 years to help them find relief from lower back pain.

Back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek out yoga, yet many yoga teachers and practitioners receive very little training on spinal anatomy, the causes of injury, and how to adapt yoga practices for those experiencing pain. This free introductory course provides a practical foundation for understanding how the spine is designed to move, why common back injuries occur, and how therapeutic yoga can be used to support healing and prevent future problems.

In this course, you’ll learn the basic anatomy and biomechanics of the spine, along with some of my favorite techniques for relieving back pain and improving spinal health. You’ll discover how simple changes in the way you stand and sit can reduce strain on the back, how to use yoga straps and blocks for gentle spinal traction, and how to apply therapeutic movement principles in everyday life. The course also includes a full yoga sequence designed to create space in the spine, improve alignment, and support long-term back health.

Whether you’re a yoga teacher, yoga therapist, healthcare professional, or someone seeking relief from back pain, this course offers valuable tools you can begin using immediately. If you’re interested in specializing in yoga for back pain and learning how to work confidently with students experiencing spinal conditions, this free course is the perfect introduction—and a great preview of the Happy Back Yoga Professional Program.