Kraftsow’s Viniyoga, though, is quite the opposite. Because Viniyoga’s emphasis is on therapeutics and mindful breathing, it offers a refuge for anyone (beginning or experienced) who desires a healthy, pain-free low back, sacrum or hips.
The instructions are clear, well illustrated and well timed. The videos are easy to follow, never hurried, and perfectly sequenced. And, as an added benefit, once you have learned the poses visually, Kraftsow has included MP3 versions as well.
Though slightly put off by Kraftsow’s introduction—he didn’t really look like a yogi and sounded more like a doctor than any yoga teacher I have ever met—I went into the shortest (23 minutes) and easiest set with an open mind. I’ve learned from experience to let the body rather than the mind be the judge.
– Leela Durgane
– Yoga Instructor
http://www.healthynewage.com/viniyoga-therapy-low-back-pain/
Gary, I love you! This DVD has changed my life, seriiously. I’m buying another one for my cousin and now I’m trying the one for upper back, neck and shoulders. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. For anyone with a “bad back”, chronic pain, and difficulty moving, sleeping, simply living please try this – you will benefit greatly.
– Marilee C
– low back pain
– See more at: http://www.pranamaya.com/kraftsow-vyt-lowback.html#sthash.guKYWoz1.dpuf
I suffered an L5-S1 herniation in October of 2008 and was told to have surgery by my chiropractor, of all people. I decided to try yoga and happened upon this dvd. I have done it almost daily since then and can honestly say my back has never felt better. People always tell back sufferers to focus on the “core” but these exercises work where back pain resides most and allow you to gently and effectively strengthen the muscles responsible for good back health. I highly recomment this even if you are now having pain. These exercises diminish and eventually eliminate back pain!
– Bean
– low back pain
– See more at: http://www.pranamaya.com/kraftsow-vyt-lowback.html#sthash.guKYWoz1.dpuf
Hi Michael I really took your advice and tried out this video which helped me with my chronic lower back pain! It showed me that I didn’t have to go to a Phtsical Therapist anymore! It’s improved my strength, flexibility, my cognitive thinking and my quality of life. My pain level went from a 9 to a 2 with excercising and using this yoga dvd. I definitely recommend this dvd to anymore suffering with back pain and anyone that wants to get into better shape, eat better and overall improve their quality of living!
– Janet
– dedicated follower, low back pain