About this Class

Many of us have lower back, shoulder, or neck issues that limit our ability to do backbends and twists. Through this safe approach, Elise will guide you through a series of backbends and twists that in combination will bring openness to your body, joy to your heart and enthusiasm to continue this practice for a lifetime. The class will conclude with more restorative poses and pranayama (breathing techniques) to create balance in body, mind and spirit. All levels are welcome. Founding director and co-owner of California Yoga Center, Elise Browning Miller is a certified Iyengar yoga teacher (CIYT) at the Intermediate Senior level and has taught yoga since 1973. Elise is on the faculty of the Iyengar Yoga Institute of San Francisco, is a published author and a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher. She has studied in India with the B.K.S. Iyengar and Geeta Iyengar regularly since 1978.