Back Care Yoga at the Tree of Life Centre
Gentle, therapeutic yoga designed to ease back pain and build a stronger, healthier spine.
Back pain is one of the most common reasons people come to Tree of Life Centre. Back Care Yoga offers a safe, gentle and structured way to move, strengthen and relax. Adapted postures, supportive props, breathing and relaxation help ease stiffness, strengthen the core and postural muscles, and rebuild confidence in movement. The longer class format allows time for careful, individual attention, so you can move in a way that feels right for your back.
Classes run every Wednesday from 1:45–3pm at Tree of Life Centre in Hove, led by Suzy Greenwood. It’s suitable for beginners and anyone living with back pain or recurring back problems. £15 per class, or £12 per class with a block booking.
What is Back Care Yoga?
Back care yoga is a therapeutic style of yoga specifically adapted and tailored to support spinal flexibility and health. It focuses on gentle mobility, core and postural strength, and release of tension around the back, hips and shoulders – alongside breath and relaxation techniques that help calm the pain response. Clinical guidelines in the UK recommend exercise, including yoga-based approaches, for managing low back pain.
Benefits of Back Care Yoga
- Eases back stiffness and discomfort
- Strengthens the core and postural muscles
- Improves flexibility in the spine and hips
- Builds confidence in movement
- Teaches tools to manage flare-ups at home
Who is Back Care Yoga for?
Anyone living with back pain, stiffness or recurring back problems, or who simply wants to look after their spine. The class is suitable for beginners. If you have a recent injury, sciatica or a diagnosed spinal condition, please speak to Suzy and your healthcare practitioner before joining.
What to expect in class
A calm, supportive class using props such as bolsters, blocks and straps to make postures accessible. Suzy offers individual adaptations and explains why each movement helps. Classes end with a restful relaxation.
Back Care Yoga FAQs
Is yoga good for back pain?
Gentle, therapeutic yoga is widely used to help ease back pain, and UK clinical guidelines recommend exercise as part of back pain management. Everyone is different, so please consult a healthcare practitioner if unsure.
Can I join if I’m in pain right now?
Please contact Suzy first if you’re in acute pain so she can advise whether the class is appropriate.
Can this be combined with osteopathy or physiotherapy?
Yes – many people combine Back Care Yoga with treatment from our osteopaths and other practitioners.
How do block bookings work?
Booking a block reduces the price to £12 per class.
Where is the class held?
All in-person classes take place at Tree of Life Centre, 143–145 Portland Road, Hove, BN3 5QJ. We’re easy to reach from across Brighton & Hove by bus or train (Aldrington station), with street parking nearby.
