Yoga for the Spine

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Overview

It is said in eastern culture that you are only as healthy as your spine is flexible. The spine is the core of the body, and it is very important. Further, our the modern-day spine takes a beating these days through poor sitting habits. This flow is designed to move the spine in all four (or six depending on how you look at it) major directions — extension, flexion, lateral movement, and rotational movement. Lateral and rotational movement can be each counted twice for left and right.

Poses / Exercises

Supine Centering

Spinal Flossing

Alternate Knees-to-Chest and Bridge Pose

Spinal Flossing — Level 2

Knees-to-Chest Pose

Static Bridge Pose

Supine Scorpion Twist

Supine Rainbow Twist

Prone Scorpion Twist (Optional)

Transition to Standing

Standing Twists

Lateral Bending

Standing Backbend

Forward Fold

Mountain Pose

Benefits

Better Posture

Computer Strain Relief

Emotional Release

Enhanced Proprioception

Ergonomic Awareness

Improved Spinal Flexibility

Increased Energy Levels

Increased Range of Motion

Injury Prevention

Reduced Back Pain

Strengthened Spine