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One of the earliest known ouroboros motifs is found in the Enigmatic Book of the Netherworld, an ancient Egyptian funerary text in KV62, the tomb of Tutankhamun, in the 14th century BCE. This isn’t always found in all kinds of exercise (think: running, cycling, rowing) and it’s not to say yoga is better than those kinds of exercise but it just bears noting. Think of the lumbar vertebrae, way down the back and all the weight above that they need to support; it’s essential that these vertebrae have healthy discs in between them. This is why twists are a very accessible way for people suffering from muscular lower back issues to stretch into this area of the body. Why did you say it? This is why twisting movements are a great strengthen for the entire core of the body. Twists are a particularly great example of this because they bring rotation to the spine, which is a movement that is easily missed as we get caught up in the linear, front-to-back, motions of daily life.

Other muscles on the ipsilateral side that contribute to rotation are the quadratus lumborum, psoas, and iliocostalis. On the exhale, slowly drop your knees only halfway to the right side. Step the left leg back as you exhale, drawing your tailbone up towards the ceiling into an inverted V position. Draw your right heel back counterclockwise about 30 degrees. Oh well, I have a gym at work, so I guess I'll start doing my weights right after work. Think back to some of the classes you have taught, if you are a yoga teacher. It is useful for some whose spine is out of alignment in certain ways, especially the upper back. Once again, this should stretch the upper back, neck and right shoulder as you move to the left. Right, Twisting Yoga right!? So awesome you treated yourself to a little makeover! Now grab the left big toe with your right hand and move it in a circle counterclockwise if you are looking at it from the right hand. The twisting motion in this case may serve to move digested food more efficiently throughout the intestinal network so that yo can have more regular and productive bowel movements.

You may repeat this exercise several times, if you wish. Our clients report that, at times, the twists below are even better than visiting a chiropractor or osteopath. It’s always good to mix things up and even if another sport is your thing, working in a yoga practice or two a few times a week can be a great balance. Even if mobility is a new term to you, it’s something sports medicine doctors, physical therapists, and any providers focusing on movement have long emphasized as important. Second, it’s waste for a reason - it needs to get out of your body. In twisting positions, for the most part, your organs are simply being squished onto one side of your body or another. The one potential exception is your large intestine. One of the added benefits of twisting is that it strengthens the core. I also encourage you to look into a Pilates class or sign up with a personal trainer to learn about core strength exercises.

For more about my Pilates experience, see Core Strength: Your Secret Weapon for Better Performance. However, for some people it works better for adjusting the spine. My instructor told me that people who come to Yoga as "real" beginners (without the strength of weight lifting) are much less prone to injury. I admit, when I run in the mornings, I drink a half cup of coffee, and some shredded wheat with peanut butter, and don't consume that much water. I don't have too much to check on (debt or assets), and the lender said it will hopefully be done by tomorrow or Friday. It’s short- only 3 videos of about 5 minutes each- but will cover some of the essentials when it comes to hips, backbends and shoulders. The therapist will perform an in-depth evaluation, which, combined with the doctor’s diagnosis, dictates a treatment specifically designed for patients with low back pain. Peel the shoulders back, broadening across the heart, and lengthening the back of the neck, reaching the crown of the head skyward. As well as improving spine mobility, twisting asanas are also a very safe way of stretching the lower back muscles.