SAAL Yoga: The Medical Approach is the trusted source and authority on the therapeutic application of yoga in relation to the spine. Developed by Dr. Jeff Saal and his daughter, Nicole Saal Miller, SAAL Yoga’s innovative approach integrates traditional yoga practices with science-backed, medically-sound research and techniques to support spinal health and overall wellness. SAAL Yoga is fiercely committed to offering accurate, safe, and innovative care to spine patients seeking a yoga professional they can trust.

From its creation, our program’s successful aim is to bridge the gap between Physician and Yoga Instructor. Our medically-guided approach to yoga is appropriately paced, systematic, and gradual, applying alignment-based instruction to build poses from the foundation and up.

While standard yoga classes provide a more generalized approach to movement and meditation, SAAL Yoga adapts the practice of Yoga to suit your individual needs, focusing on correct postural alignment of your spine from names and sources your trust in the Medical and Yoga communities.

Your SAAL Yoga program is created based upon your medical diagnosis, including but not limited to MRI results and limitations caused by musculoskeletal or medical conditions. 

You will be introduced to a wide range of mind-body practices, including:

• Physical postures (asanas), specific for spine health to promote:

  • Strength and awareness of the muscles to support a neutral spine

  • Soft-tissue flexibility

  • Skeletal mobility

  • Balance

  • Coordination

  • Improved posture

• Breathing practices (pranayama) and Meditation techniques to foster development of:

  • Mind-body awareness

  • The relaxation response and the parasympathetic nervous system

  • Health and prevention

  • Stress management tools