As the year goes through its seasons, our bodies develop different self-care needs. For many people, winter is the most physically challenging time of year - the cold weather aggravates inflammation and joint stiffness or pain, cold air might bring back your lungs' memory of bronchitis you had years ago, short dark days can worsen depression and deplete energy levels...
Read moreYoga Spinal Twist: The Feldenkrais Version
As a yoga pose, Spinal Twist offers all sorts of benefits. From gaia.com, Spinal Twist "encourages movement and mobility in your spine and vertebrae; massages, stretches, and tones your internal organs; improves your digestion; stretches your chest, shoulders, lower back, hips, middle spine and your upper back; alleviates pain or stiffness in your lower back, spine and hips." As a movement in an Awareness Through Movement class or a Functional Integration lesson, even more benefits can be found from the same idea.
Read moreHow to Stretch Your Lower Back The Feldenkrais Way
When we think of stretching, we think of BIG stretches that go so far they almost hurt. There's nothing wrong with a big stretch, but there are very few big stretches that will get to your lower back muscles, and little stretches or reminders of forgotten movement can do even more good.
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