Take the load off your spine and strengthen your core

Your spine is a structural and energetic center of your body. Being upright most of the time in relation to gravity comes at a cost; it puts a lot of pressure on our lumbar curves. Prolonged sitting adds to that pressure. It messes with the shape of our curves and affects the position and hydration of our intravertebral discs. Moving your body and changing its position in relation to gravity is the best way to keep your spine supple and your intervertebral disks healthy and hydrated.

In this yoga practice, we will give your spine a break from being in its usual weight-bearing upright position and mobilize your primary curves to hydrate the disks and strengthen your core. We will take you on an abbreviated journey from the womb to kneeling to standing to experience the progression in the development of the spinal curves. Please give it a try and let me know what you think!