樂瑜伽 Shanti Yoga

Energize your spine

Why keeping the spine erect is important？Our body's energy mainly flows by the spine. When we feel lazy and in the low mood, we bent our spine without awareness.

Anatomy of spine is divided into 3 major sections: the cer⋯⋯vical, the thoracic, and the lumbar spine. There are 7 cervical vertebrae, 12 thoracic vertebrae, and 5 lumbar vertebrae. Each vertebrae is separated by intervertebral disc which act as absorption and cushion between the bones.

Spinal flexion for a long time does not only crate the lower-back pains but limit the function of the respiration system which is due to the contraction of chest ribs. If you sit at the computer or drive car for long time, you may have a tendency for spinal flexion. If the spine is constantly in flexion, it will cause the problem of herniated disc, scoliosis, kyphosis, etc.

Back-bend Asanas such as Bhujangasana, Dhanurasana, Ustrasana, Setu Bandha, Salabhasana,etc, are good for preventing the over spinal flexion. Be sure to open your chest bone and pay more attention on your upper back thoracic spine rather than your lower lumbar spine.