Can't stop slouching? Try this yoga instructor's back workout to improve your posture and flexibility

Woman doing a cobra back stretch pose on a grey yoga mat in a living room setting with a blue sofa behind her.

Prolonged sitting and slouching can wreak havoc on the back, overstretching and straining the spine. Besides causing discomfort, poor posture—whether at a desk or on the couch—can damage spinal ligaments and discs over time, leading to recurring neck and back pain.

This is where focusing on mobilizing the spine and strengthening the upper body with exercise becomes essential. This stronger-back workout by Sara Lyn, a certified yoga and Pilates trainer, can help you do just that. Her ten-move, equipment-free circuit is designed to strengthen the upper body and improve posture.