AUBURN – The Auburn-Lewiston YMCA will hold a back care yoga workshop, “Building a Strong Flexible Core,” from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, presented by Dr. Jim Melloh and Tish Caldwell, RN, both certified amrit yoga instructors.

The workshop will offer a series of postures to develop a stronger, more flexible and balanced back. It is recommended for people of all ages and all levels of yoga training.

The workshop will also benefit for those who exercise regularly, couch potatoes and anyone with chronic back issues. Those wishing to improve posture, decrease pain, strengthen their back or who want to experience yoga are welcome.

The workshop is not recommended for those with acute back injuries – though material presented will be useful in the rehabilitation phase of back care and may help prevent future injuries.

Areas covered will include principles of stretching and relaxation, protecting the neck and spine in yoga and other activities, postures to stretch out the back, hips and hamstrings, strengthening the back and abdominal, principles of back and abdominal and principles of back care.

Questions are welcome. A handout will outline a 20-minute routine for home.

To register or for more information call Doug at the YWCA at 795-4095. Class size is limited.