Namaste, dears.
Day 15 means we have reached the halfway point of this vid-blogging challenge. Wow. It is going so fast. The more videos I make, the more ideas come to me for more! For today’s post, I was inspired by a comment by Cathy on low-back tightness, so I created a short sequence to ease low-back tension. This is a common complaint of many of my students and friends…maybe you have experienced it as well.
For your home practice
For maintaining a strong and healthy low back, I recommend incorporating hamstring-strengthening poses (like all 3 warrior poses, ardha chandrasana, and simple floor femur rooting) and belly-down backbends (sphynx, cobra, up-dog, ardha dhanurasana) into your regular practice {see photos below} . As we’ve discussed, begin where you are–simply practicing sphynx for 3 minutes everyday and 10 breaths in warrior ii is a wonderful place to start your new life of low-back ease. For a refresher on Cobra & Updog, check out this video; for a refresher on Warrior II, check out this one.
BLESSINGS.
Kelly
Neutralize the spine with a supported shoulder-stand and supported happy baby.
LOVE,
Kelly
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This looks wonderful, Kelly, thank you so much! I’m going away for a couple of weeks, but I’m really looking forward to incorporating all of this into my daily routine when I return. I’m certain that it will make a big difference. I’ll let you know how it goes. Good luck with the rest of your 30 day vid-blogging challenge!
*) I hope you have a beautiful trip! Thanks so much for being a part of this challenge with me. Hope to catch up more soon.
All goodness,
K