Yoga for Ankylosing Spondylitis | Yoga for Bechterew's Disease [27 Minutes]

This yoga class is for students with Ankylosing Spondylitis, or "Bechterew's Disease" as its also called. I've had Ankylosing Spondylitis for almost 10 years and I'm also a 500 hour certified yoga teacher. This class is made up of some of my favorite yoga poses for Ankylosing Spondylitis.
This yoga class is less than 30 minutes and will make your body feel more open & juicy! We'll do a nice warm-up, then opening our hips, working into gentle spinal twists, move into some juicy upper back opening, as well as upper back activation. We'll end in a yummy Savasana to really let our nervous system take it all in - did you know that calming our nervous system can help reduce inflammation? Which is key when you're dealing with Ankylosing Spondylitis, so dont skip your Savasana! :) This class is suitable for beginners.
Here are a few other classes you might enjoy if you have Ankylosing Spondylitis:
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Yoga for Neck & Shoulders: • Yoga for Neck and Shou...
Yoga For Upper Back | Yoga for Ankylosing Spondylitis: • Yoga for Upper Back | ...
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Elina from Sweden, LLC recommends that you consult your physician regarding the applicability of any recommendations and follow all safety instructions before beginning any exercise program. When participating in any exercise or exercise program, there is the possibility of physical injury. If you engage in this exercise or exercise program, you agree that you do so at your own risk, are voluntarily participating in these activities, assume all risk of injury to yourself.
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[@yousername666]

This video has really helped to open up my upper back and shoulders, giving me a lot of relief from costochondritis and thoracic outlet syndrome. Thank you! Could you do an AS video that focuses more on the low back and hips?

[@wellnesswithelina]

I’m so glad to hear that! Thank you so much for your kind words - it makes me so happy to hear it helped you! And yes absolutely!!! 🙏🏻🩷 Stay tuned!

[@yousername666]

This is great, thank you. I'm newly diagnosed.

[@wellnesswithelina]

Hiii! I’m so sorry to hear that but glad you got a diagnosis at least - now you know and you can tackle it! ❤️ you’re not alone! Let me know if you have any questions at all! 🫶🏻❤️

[@natschm4939]

That was really good . I have AS for over 20 years now since I was a teen and my lower back starts stiffen up a lot . Specially left hip and my left shoulder is very painful . I will definitely follow you.

[@wellnesswithelina]

So glad to hear you enjoyed it! Happy Friday!

[@mayadist]

Hi, Elina, I have recently found out I have AS too. After three pregnancies and seeing that there is something wrong with my body, especially backbends (my thumbnail is before pregnancies and I am nowhere near what I used to be in terms of shoulder and spine flexibility). Up to now I haven't taken any medication, as currently there are no inflammation markers. But your channel is inspiring.

[@wellnesswithelina]

Hiiii! I’m so glad you’re here! 🩷 I’m sorry you’ve been diagnosed but there is hope 🙏🏻💫 my biggest piece of advice would be to keep moving regularly (whatever type of exercise works best for your body) and notice what foods make you feel your best! 🩷🙏🏻 good luck and please keep me posted!!

[@ashleysardoni6605]

Thank you! That was great. I’d love more content for AS ❤

[@wellnesswithelina]

Yay so glad it felt good! I have a few other classes for AS here on my channel and happy to take requests too! 😃🩷

[@ashleysardoni6605]

@@wellnesswithelina thank you! 🤗

[@sailstomars]

Hi Elina! (thats my mums name! but spelled Alina) Ive been suffering from sternum and rib inflammation since last summer :( still on the journey to heal. I will give this video a shot. Have a great day! Thank you!

[@wellnesswithelina]

Hiiii! Haha that’s so funny 😃 I know a few Alina’s too! 😄 I’m sorry to hear you’ve struggled with inflammation and pain 🩷 let me know how the class felt!

[@Chandrika.feellove]

It felt useful and helpful, thank you for this lesson🎉❤❤❤How often can i make this, once a day or...?

[@wellnesswithelina]

Hiii! Awwww that makes me so happy to hear! Thank you for being here! I'd say to do it as often as feels good for you. I try to move my body everyday but I switch things up a lot day by day because my joints get angry if I do too much of the same :)

[@foodtripnijep]

Amazing, are you taking biologics?

[@wellnesswithelina]

No not at the moment! I’ve been on humira before but only for a few months - I mainly manage with exercise and nutrition 🙌🏻

[@foodtripnijep]

@@wellnesswithelina can you recommend a specific diet?

[@wellnesswithelina]

@@foodtripnijep I’d recommend trying a few different ones and see what works best for you and also feels like you can enjoy it long term. A few suggestions are vegetarian, Mediterranean, gluten free, vegan, anti inflammatory, etc. Everyone responds differently to different things so try and see what works for you! I personally do well on a diet consisting of lots of veggies, water, healthy fats, lots of seafood, some pasture raised chicken, and some grains. But again, we’re all different so find what works for you! ❤️

[@foodtripnijep]

@@wellnesswithelina Thank you :D

[@wellnesswithelina]

@@foodtripnijep of course! Good luck and let me know how it goes ❤️🫶🏻

[@carolina098]

So cute honey🎉❤

[@wellnesswithelina]

awwww thanks lovely!