BACK CARE ASANA

Stagnant chi or blocked energy cause backaches.The spine was designed for movement. And rest. Prolonged sitting or standing, driving and poor posture inhibit smooth energy flow. Recline your spine whenever possible. Keep legs elevated while reading or talking on the phone. Practice the morning sun salute and following yoga postures regularly to alleviate back tension. Avoid exercise if back is in state of spasm. Consult a naturapath or massage therapist to relax back muscles and realign spine.

PELVIC LIFT Bend knees. Feet spread apart. Arms rest at torso sides. Inhale pelvis up. Exhale pelvis down. Push feet into floor. Ground into lower chakras.
SPINAL TWIST Extend arms horizontal to shoulders. Touch legs together. Exhale legs dwn to right. Hold. Inhale legs back up. Push arms into floor for resistance. Stretch torso laterally. Repeat to left.
THORACIC LIFT Straighten legs to floor. Rest arms at torso side. Inhale chest up. Arch middle back and neck... only crown of head stays on floor. Relax arms and legs. Open heart chakra. Exhale chest down.

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