Back Care Yoga Class

Back Care Class
If you are at all unsure if the class is suitable for you please contact me BEFORE booking.

Do you have aches, pains, tension in the back and/or neck? Have you been diagnosed with non-specific back pain (often referred to as muscular)? Do you have stiffness in the hips? Sciatica?
If any of the above apply, then this research-based, Dru Yoga Back Care class may what you need to relieve physical symptoms and associated mental/emotional stress.

Findings from a study conducted at Bangor University show the effectiveness of this Dru Back Care programme.
The study involved two groups of NHS employees; one group practised the programme over 8 weeks, and the second, control, group continued with their usual back care. The results show a significant reduction in sickness days due to back pain and muscoskeletal conditions among those who practiced the Back Care programme – 2 sickness days compared to 43 days taken by the control group.

The Dru Back Care programme is now part of rehabilitation and injury prevention programmes for professional athletes in the UK.

In 2024, I ran the programme over 5-weeks with a group of individuals who have back pain. Those who took part were amazed with the results. Here’s what a few of them said:

“I really enjoyed the back care sessions. As my job entails moving and handling daily and I also have fibromyalgia, I have found the program worthwhile. The moves were easy to follow and carry out daily. Michelle was supportive throughout …. From carrying out the program I have found the pain in my shoulders has eased.”

“I loved doing the course. My back has improved a lot. I can move better and I can feel my stomach muscles again.”

“I feel a lot more positive that if I have an issue with soreness of my back, that I may be able to help myself … without reaching for the paracetamol! Also, I am not resigned to this being something that I will always suffer and that with regular practice, I can keep on top of it.”

“[The back care program] has made me more aware of how my back feels after sitting in the same position for long periods. I have been more inclined to move my body throughout the day to ease tightness and tension.”

The class runs in 6-week blocks (consecutive weeks, unless I am off) and will be a running programme, so you can continue after the 6-weeks.

To get the full benefit of this programme, you will also be supported to devise a 10-minute home programme to use between classes.

Places are limited to ensure you receive individual attention

I also offer a 1-2-1 programme at a competitive rate – please enquire.