Yin Yoga · Hips-lower-back · Back · Beginner · Nervous-system
Yin Yoga 20-min for Lower Back Stretch & Release
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A gentle 20-minute Yin practice devoted entirely to your lower back. We begin folded in child’s pose, move onto the belly for sphinx and a soft crocodile rest, then roll onto the back to hug the knees in air releasing and open up in happy baby. From there we wring things out with a reclined twist to both sides, come to standing for a heavy, hanging dangling, and finish in a deep squat — savouring one last release before three quiet breaths together. Slow, simple and soothing from start to finish.
Anyone whose lower back feels tight, tired or tense — and especially anyone new to Yin who wants a short, friendly place to start. It’s an easy 20 minutes to fit into a busy day, and you don’t need to be flexible or experienced to feel the benefit.
Just your mat and a little quiet space. This is a no-props class, though a cushion or yoga block nearby is nice to fold under your knees or forehead in child’s pose, or to sit on if your hips feel tight. Every pose has a gentler option and a deeper one, so take whichever suits your body today and press pause whenever you need to.
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Not at all — your mat is all you really need. If you'd like a little more comfort, keep a cushion or block nearby: you can fold your mat or slide a cushion under your knees in child's pose, or sit on a block if your hips feel tight. Everything here is optional.
Yes — this is a beginner-friendly class and Yin isn't about how far you go. Every pose has a gentler option, and I talk you through it as we go. Find your edge at about 60–80%, let the shape do the work, and bend your knees or take the softer version whenever you need to.
Many people find these slow, supported stretches leave the lower back feeling easier and more released. Move gently, never push into pain, and come out of any pose sooner if you need to. If you have an ongoing back concern, check with your doctor before starting.
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