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I field a lot of questions from folks who are trying to get through their yoga exercise practice (especially since many are now doing it from home without the support of a seasoned teacher at their side), without aggravating their lower back pain. The forward fold maneuver is a foundational move of all vinyasa yoga flow, and that can be a barrier for folks with certain lumbosacral mechanical problems that do not tolerate any weighted flexion of the lower lumbar spine. This simple modification to transition downward without losing flatback position should allow folks to still enjoy a good yoga workout.