Yoga: Healthy Spine & Hips at the YMCA of Greater Cleveland

Our Yoga: Healthy Spine & Hips class is designed to help you move with more ease by targeting two of the most critical and commonly tight areas of the body—the spine and the hips. Using yoga-based movement, breath, and alignment techniques, this class supports spinal health, postural awareness, hip mobility, and muscular balance in a low-impact, deeply restorative format.

Whether you're dealing with stiffness, back discomfort, or simply want to maintain flexibility and strength, this class offers a supportive environment to build awareness and ease of movement.

What to Expect

Instructors lead you through a carefully sequenced practice that emphasizes alignment, safe movement, and functional strength in the back and hips. Each class includes:

Gentle yoga poses and functional stretches targeting the spine and hip joints
Focused breathing techniques to support relaxation and release tension
Use of props (blocks, straps, blankets) to modify for all levels
Guided transitions between postures to support spinal health and safety
A calm pace that allows for mindful awareness and deep release

This class is suitable for participants of all levels and does not require previous yoga experience.

Benefits of Yoga for a Healthy Spine & Hips

✔ Improves hip and spinal mobility
✔ Builds postural strength and core awareness
✔ Reduces lower back pain and stiffness
✔ Enhances circulation and joint stability
✔ Promotes relaxation and stress relief
✔ Increases range of motion and physical confidence

Who Should Attend?

Yoga: Healthy Spine & Hips is great for:

Individuals experiencing tight hips or lower back discomfort
People who sit or stand for extended periods
Beginners or returning practitioners looking for a slower-paced yoga class
Anyone seeking a gentle, therapeutic movement practice to support everyday mobility

Where & When

This class is available at select YMCA of Greater Cleveland locations.

🗓️ Schedule and availability may vary by branch.
🔗 Check Class Schedules at Your Y
📧 Questions? Contact healthyliving@clevelandymca.org

Build a Foundation for Lifelong Mobility

Caring for your spine and hips is essential for aging well and feeling your best day-to-day. This focused class helps you move better, feel stronger, and live more comfortably through the power of yoga.