

Think about a body roll in a dance class, flowing through each vertebra of the spine. All wonderful!īut what we fail to do in yoga classes is to move the spine more like a wave and less like a stick. There are many side stretches that get the spine to extend in each direction. We also focus on a variety of twists, noticing that each posture will target a different point of the spine. Cat and cow pose is a great example of this. You’ll notice many classes will make sequences that do one, followed by the other. Of course, we have a combination of postures that extend the back and lift the chest, then postures that allow the back to round forward. This is why aĬonsistent yoga practice can do wonders for your back, as we are always moving Stretch your spine is to maintain a high level of variety. One of the most important things to consider when looking to Ultimately, we want to encourage a neutral, straight spine. ThisĬreates the sway back effect (think, sticking your butt out). Then, when we stand, a lot of us throw out our lower backĪnd puff out our chest, doing the exact opposite effect to the spine.
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The shoulders often haunch forward and our necks are always looking up at a TV or down at a monitor or phone. We tend to sit with a rounded spine all day, our pelvises tilted forward slightly, and all the weight on the bottom of the spine. Movement, strength building, resting poses, and minor lifestyle changes. In fact, thereĪre many ways in which we can do more to support spine health, through flexibility While it would be awesome if this one yoga class would beĮnough to forever help your spine, it’s just not that simple. Plus, the Tribe is all about community with monthly live calls and an active FB group. You’ll find powerful workshops on topics such as motivation, relieving stress and anxiety, building intuition, and removing fear. This class was recorded for my Remote Yogi Tribe Membership where you can find 100+ yoga videos, guided meditations, and wellness help.

Keep an open mind in today’s class, but more importantly, HAVE FUN. Have one at home to sit on or use as extra support. Yoga mat to practice at home, although it may be nice to have a blanket orįolded towel to place under the knees. Interesting and new postures to encourage spinal flexibility. This is a 25-minute practice that will move you into Today’s yoga class willĮncourage a healthy spine through a variety of movements. Many of us suffer from back pain and stiffness. Our current lifestyle does not play nicely with a healthy spine, which is why Over a computer screen all day or rounded into a squishy couch in the evening. Believe it or not, your back was not designed to stay hunched
