Thanks for tuning into Mike’s Yoga Podcast. Today, we’re working on thighs and knees - connecting with them to provide access to the spine in the standing and seated poses.

If you have a bad back, you should practice caution in forward bending; avoiding coming forward too far. You can bring your hands onto a wall or a windowsill in uttanasana to prevent overworking a sensitive back. Nonetheless, you can still benefit from forward bends, even if you keep the torso at a right angle to the floor.

You should be in good health - that doesn’t mean that you need to be flexible: that comes with time.

Consult your doctor before you practice if you have any health concerns.

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