I have herniated discs in my cervical and lumbar spine and yoga really helped.Wai Lana has a good beginners dvd. she's kind of a fruit cake, but the dvd is good. Her web site is: www.wailana.com
I've also seen the same DVD's here: www.onlineyogaleader.comIt sounds like starting out with "Restorative" yoga would benefit you greatly. It is a style of yoga that is good for everybody, especially if you experience pain or have limited movement as it focuses on opening more than stretching. The postures are held for several minutes and blankets, blocks, bolsters and eye pillows are helpful items to have for your practice.
There is a book by Judith Lassater called "Relax and Renew" which explains it in detail.
The poses "simple supported backbend," "supported bound-angle," "mountain brook," "supported seated-angle," "supported bridge" and "legs up the wall" are poses that will help your back.
This first video is not considered restorative but can be helpful:
"Stress Relief Yoga for Beginners with Suzanne Deason"
http://www.yoga.com/store/product.asp?Product_ID=1712
Here is another:
Crunch-"Candlelight Yoga" with Sara Ivanhoe
http://www.amazon.com/Crunch-Candlelight-Yoga-Sara-Ivanhoe/dp/B00006FMB2
You can also do a web search under restorative yoga and find a few videos.
*I would also recommend getting a yoga ball and practicing supported backbends(gently) on it for thoracic pain. I use it everyday and it's helped me a lot as has an inversion table. Best of luck to you!
Power Yoga DVD for Beginners and Seniors
Article by Lesley Lyon
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