Short yoga sessions that make rolling with a sore back more manageable.
The Bottom Line
This is not a BJJ technique course, but it addresses the mobility gaps that stress your lumbar spine. Hips, T-spine, and hamstrings get targeted work. Skip if you only want tactics and techniques.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Stiff hobbyists
Skip if: You want techniques
Tech focus: Mobility, Hip Openers, Thoracic Rotation, Hamstring Flexibility, Prehab, Recovery
Biggest takeaway: Better hips, happier back.
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What You'll Learn
If your lower back flares up, mobility is part of the solution. Yoga for Rocks gives short, grappler-specific classes that loosen hips and thoracic spine so your lumbar does less work.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Mobility
- Hip Openers
- Thoracic Rotation
- Hamstring Flexibility
- Prehab
- Recovery
Format & Level
- Instructional style: Drill Heavy
- Skill level: All Levels
- Format: Both
- Runtime: 1 hour and 37 minutes
- Volumes: 3
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I improved consistency by doing 10-minute hip flows before drilling, which made half guard and passing feel lighter on my back.
Why Sebastian Brosche?
Sebastian Brosche is a BJJ black belt and experienced yoga teacher. He founded Yoga for BJJ to address grappler-specific mobility. Brosche competed in judo and BJJ, giving him mat-tested perspective. His programs focus on simple sequences and adherence. Many Masters athletes use his work for recovery.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Short sessions that directly reduced my low-back soreness.
- Hip-focused classes made half guard more comfortable.
- Great on off-days; easy to stick with.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- It is yoga, not technique; you still need BJJ reps.
- Some flows feel generic if you already do mobility.
- Streaming quality varies by class.
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Smart Alternatives
- Yoga Mobility For Guard – If guard-specific mobility is your goal. (Price: $97.00)
- Yoga Mobility For Top Game – Loosen upper back and shoulders for pressure passing. (Price: $97.00)
Sources & References
Video Breakdowns
Official listing: View Yoga For Rocks on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
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