Consider the forward bend the hub of all poses.
If you begin with, insert between each pose and end
with a forward bend
If you begin with, insert between each pose and end
with a forward bend
you will most likely feel the neutralization of the spine.
Every time the spines twists, turns laterally, bends back or extends-
surround that movement with a forward bend.
Some forward bends on the knees include-
cakravakasana
(moving from table to child's pose)
and vajrasana
(moving from standing on the knees to child's pose).
Some forward bends on the back include-
apanasana
(lying with knees at chest with palms on knees- fingers facing toes...
inhale extend arms away- back rocks gently off the mat-
exhale pull knees to chest- low back presses into mat.
and the "L" pose
(lying with knees at chest- hands at sides...
inhale reach heels to ceiling, arms overhead and rest behind you-
exhale- return to neutral).
Let your breath facilitate the movement in this pose.
In any pose always
but the standing forward bend
has such a logical utilization of breath
as it lifts you out of the pose
and pours you right back in.
A stay
(breathing in the forward fold for 3-5 breaths-)
will stretch the low back and hamstrings.
Practice it for yourself using your breath to guide you.
Any questions please let me know!
~Namaste~
Suz
Ps- the sacrum
is the large triangular bone
at the base of the spine connecting in part
to the coccyx (tailbone).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sacrum
Every time the spines twists, turns laterally, bends back or extends-
surround that movement with a forward bend.
Some forward bends on the knees include-
cakravakasana
(moving from table to child's pose)
and vajrasana
(moving from standing on the knees to child's pose).
Some forward bends on the back include-
apanasana
(lying with knees at chest with palms on knees- fingers facing toes...
inhale extend arms away- back rocks gently off the mat-
exhale pull knees to chest- low back presses into mat.
and the "L" pose
(lying with knees at chest- hands at sides...
inhale reach heels to ceiling, arms overhead and rest behind you-
exhale- return to neutral).
Let your breath facilitate the movement in this pose.
In any pose always
but the standing forward bend
has such a logical utilization of breath
as it lifts you out of the pose
and pours you right back in.
A stay
(breathing in the forward fold for 3-5 breaths-)
will stretch the low back and hamstrings.
Practice it for yourself using your breath to guide you.
Any questions please let me know!
~Namaste~
Suz
Ps- the sacrum
is the large triangular bone
at the base of the spine connecting in part
to the coccyx (tailbone).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sacrum
