A Back Releasing Workshop introducing the BackMitra – an ingenious foam strip to support the re-alignment of the natural curves of your spine whilst supporting muscular tension to soften and inducing the relaxation response and deeper breath capacity.

This 2.5hr workshop offers a beautiful blend of practices and additional props to complement the work of the BackMitra and enhance participants the understanding and experience of new ways to attend to their spinal health.

The spine is the central core of the nervous system, the master system of the body, it is literally the backbone of our ability to move, sleep, and function properly. Almost every movement originates from your spine, so taking care of your spine should be of utmost importance.

The idea behind the BackMitra has its origins in India where yoga teachers began to use different tools to create space in their students’ upper back and shoulder area. Some used a tightly rolled cloth or blanket to support the spine. Mr Iyengar used wooden blocks to achieve this goal. In more recent times, the BackMitra was created by Guy Hamaekers in collaboration with Brigitte Longueville.

This workshop is suitable for beginners and all levels of experience, yoga students & teachers and body workers of all professions are most welcome.

Some key benefits of the BackMitra:
• Aids the realignment of the natural curves of the spine
• Relief from headaches, tensions in scalp, jaw, and face
• Expanded breath capacity
• Inducing of the relaxation response of the central nervous system
• Softening of commonly held / contracted spinal, neck, and shoulder muscles
• Improved function of rotator cuff
• Restoring mobility in neck, shoulders, and pelvis

To learn more about the BackMitra (YouTube Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiCWTuTrK6o&list=LL&index=6&t=10s

Investment: $60
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