The debilitating impact of chronic pain can render a person completely hopeless and frustrated. Though the common advice from doctors is usually to do “gentle exercises,” the thought of exercising can be daunting and seemingly impossible.

Yoga practices, especially ones that are therapeutically-oriented and slower-paced, where options and variations are provided for various types of range of motion, can be very helpful in alleviating certain symptoms while gently mobilizing the physical body.

In the 13-min video above, I offer an accessible, gentle yoga practice with the options of practicing reclined on the floor or bed, or seated on a chair. The sequence guides you through mobilizing common areas of the body that hold tension, such as hips and legs, as well as through the spine and upper back. You can choose one or the other variation depending on the day and how your body feels that day!