admin Any good yoga teacher will tell you that an injury or quirk in your body is your greatest teacher. It will help you build patience and a practice designed especially for you. Scoliosis (spine curvature) doesn’t have to prevent you from being the yoga practitioner you want to be. In fact, some postures are pretty much made for you!
If you’re taking yoga as a Scoliosis treatment, the following exercises will help to align your spine and relieve discomfort.
First, make sure you look at yourself in the mirror
It isn’t recommended to practice before the mirror (it can distract from your practice and make you feel self-critical). If you have a curvature in your spine, however, you could observe the reflection of your body and make adjustments as you need to.
Typically, you’ll need to stretch your spine prior to when you start any posture or perform any other movement.
Set up your Cat-Cow
It is a simple pose that has an impactful effect.
By placing your hands beneath your shoulders, Push the ground away, shift your chin towards your chest, and then bring your back to cat posture. Then, get your belly into a cow pose. Then, broaden the collarbones in order to release tension. Continue to move with your breathing to create even more delicious.
Make it easier to get to Balasana (Child’s position)
It is one of the most relaxing postures for the entire spine.
Relax your knees and place your big toes positioned behind your back. Inhale deeply through your nostrils and then, on exhaling, take a step back, easing your hands extended towards the front. Bring your attention to the breath and let it flow across the spine. Ahhhhh!
Extend the torso by doing Trikonasana (Triangle Pose)
If you extend your body towards the back in trikonasana, you’ll focus on the pose in different ways according to which side of your spine is concave and which is convex. If you have trouble with it to find a wall, be able to lean against it using the forward foot that is angled to give you more support.
Get the props for Salamba Sarvangasana (Shoulderstand)
A sluggish shoulder stand toward the close of your workout will relieve shoulder and neck tension, which is typical for people with a curvature of the spine. Take the blocks, bolsters, belts, blankets, and partnerships to help support the posture. Allow your chest to open and expand, then find what feels right.
A curvature in the spine can appear to be a hindrance at times. However, it can actually help you to develop a more effective asana routine. Try to find out the needs of your body and work with your instructor to eliminate any nagging tensions. Always approach the practice with caution and seek advice from a medical professional if you are not familiar with yoga. Happy practicing!
