#SPINE CURVATURE PLUS#
#SPINE CURVATURE PROFESSIONAL#

#SPINE CURVATURE PLUS#

Learn the difference between scoliosis, kyphosis, and lordosis, plus the treatments you should pursue if youвЂ™re diagnosed with any of these abnormal spine curvatures. If you have a spinal abnormality, the curvature of your spine may appear exaggerated in certain places.

#SPINE CURVATURE PROFESSIONAL#

As always, approach with care and consult a health professional if youвЂ™re new to yoga. A healthy spine has a gentle curve to it and is pain-free. Let your chest open and expand, and find what feels good.ДЄ spine curvature can feel like a hindrance sometimes, but it actually encourages you toВ build a smarterВ asana practice.В Make it a point to explore what your body needs,В working with your teacher to iron out any frustrating kinks. Grab the bolsters, blocks, belts, and blankets to support the pose. Grab the props for Salamba Sarvangasana (Shoulderstand).ДЄ juicy shoulderstand towards the end of your practice will release neck and shoulder tension, which is common for those with spine curvature. If you find it tricky, find a wall and lean into it with the angled back foot for extra support. When you stretch towards the side in trikonasana, youвЂ™ll emphasize the pose differently depending on which side of the spine is concave and which side is convex. Stretch out the torso with Trikonasana (Triangle Pose). Send your awareness to the breath and relax it along the spine. Inhale deeply through the nose and on the exhale, ease back with your hands outstretched in front of you. Widen your knees and have your big toes touching behind you. One of the kindest poses for the entire spine. Keep moving with the breath to make it extra delicious. Then, drop the belly down into cow pose and broaden the collarbones to release tension. With your hands under your shoulders, push the ground away, moving chin to chest, and rounding your upper back into cat. Usually, youвЂ™ll want toВ lengthen the spine before you enter any pose or makeВ any movement. We wouldnвЂ™t normally recommend practicing in front of a mirror (it can detract and make you a little self-critical).В With a spine curvature, however, you can watch your reflection and adjust if necessary. But first things first,В check yourself out in the mirror. If youвЂ™re doing yoga for scoliosisВ treatment, these poses can help realign your spine and alleviate discomfort. In fact, some postures are pretty much made for you!

Scoliosis (spine curvature) doesnвЂ™t have to prevent you from being the yoga practitioner you want to be.

It will help you build patience and a practice designed especially for you. Any good yoga teacher will tell you that an injury or quirkВ in your body is your greatest teacher.

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