Why Strength Alone Isn’t Enough Strength is essential for joint stability and injury prevention, but on its own, it doesn’t go far. Without endurance, muscles fatigue quickly and leave joints unprotected. Take the core muscles as an example. When strong, they maintain the natural curve of the lower back during lifting, shielding discs and [...]
In this blog post, I’d like to shed some light on what made hundreds of yoga teachers worldwide decide to use this tool in their classes. The BackMitra® has become a favorite among yoga practitioners and instructors alike, and it’s not hard to see why. Let’s explore what the BackMitra® is, how it’s used, [...]
And suddenly a well-known yoga tool passed by when I watched an episode of 'Bed & Breakfast'! Mariel Slotman, of Boerderij Yoga in Ravenswoud (The Netherlands), gave a yoga class to the Bed & Breakfast TV show participants who visited her AirBnb. So nice! 🙂 From the TV series Bed & Breakfast, [...]
A great BackMitra workout video by Leen Druppel. Duration: +/- 45 minutes. The BackMitra is an efficient tool to strengthen your back, improve your posture and relax your back muscles. Do these exercises for 10 to 15 minutes every day. Always start with a body scan, followed by only mobilizing back exercises [...]
I'd like to tell you about the meeting I had last week... About two years ago I read the book Lower Back Pain, Hernia and Acute Lumbago by Jan Willem Elkhuizen and Menno Iprenburg and found it particularly enlightening on how damage to the intervertebral disc occurs and how this can eventually lead to [...]
The video above is created by the Turkish Physiotherapist Murat Dalkilinç In the animation, Murat Dalkilinç illustrates the consequences of bad posture - especially in these times of our computers and mobile phones. We would do well to remind ourselves on a regular basis to keep our head up and our back straight! [...]
If you want to conquer the anxiety of life… live in the moment; live in the breath.” – Amit Ray One out of four Americans will experience an anxiety disorder at some point during their lives. Such disorders are sometimes accompanied by panic attacks – intense feelings of panic that often come out of [...]
Although running and yoga may seem like activities that are on opposite ends of the spectrum, they really are complementary activities that work together beautifully. Running is an excellent way to exercise your whole body aerobically at a high level of intensity. The main benefit of running includes gaining muscular strength, better cardiovascular health, [...]
The pillow is designed to be mounted on top of the BackMitra® and suits the needs of those with tight and rounded upper backs. With the help of the pillow the neck can be stretched to a fuller extent, facilitating a more effective BackMitra® experience. fig. 1 Place [...]
Yes, but how do you become a more successful teacher? In this time where you can find a yoga studio on virtually every corner it is becoming a challenge to fill classes, especially for starting teachers. What can you do? Here's a short story... I started restorative alignment in Mexico with Brigitte Longueville in [...]
To start with Your head, neck and upper back are supposed to lie on the BackMitra, in such a way that the upper part of the spinal column is being supported. One end of the BackMitra is located below the shoulder blades (see photo on the right for correct positioning on the back). Lying [...]
