Yoga Journal: Yoga for Total Back Care - Best Poses & Exercises for Back Pain Relief | Perfect for Home, Office & Travel

As a new yoga instructor, I am always looking for yoga DVD's and books to inspire and teach me new ways to share yoga with my students. Yoga for Total Back Care did not disappoint me. I have dealt with upper back and neck pain on an on-going basis for the past several years and have used yoga to help me keep my aches and pains under control. I like the idea that this DVD focuses solely on total back care. I specifically liked Annie Carpenter's style and instruction. I could tell that she really knew what she was teaching which makes a huge difference in the quality of the product and workout. I do hope she makes other yoga DVD'S in the future.I enjoyed the pace and feel both relaxed and challenged by this DVD which I find is sometimes a difficult combination to create with yoga. I also enjoyed the background music as it added to my focus and relaxation seeming subtle to me. The DVD has two segments, each are 45 minutes. There is one for the upper back, neck and shoulders and also one for the low back. You can do them together or do each one as your schedule permits. I personally have been switching between the two for time purposes but I am partial to the upper back series simply because that's where I need it the most. I would definitely recommend this DVD to my students or anyone with or without back issues.