How we move depends on how we take care of ourselves; we all have a signature style of movement that’s influenced by various external factors, including but not limited to activity level, diet, location, relationships, work, and habitual patterns.
Spinal health and mobility are crucial to moving and breathing as we age. Wear and tear on the body are inevitable, especially if we partake in extreme activities or perform the same habitual routines with our bodies repeatedly. Examples of habitual routines include sitting at an office desk, carrying your child on a hip, cycling to and from work, lifting heavy objects, carrying serving trays, etc.
These active habits create imbalances in the body. We remedy imbalances in the body through intentional exercises such as strengthening and stretching.
Back strengthening AND lengthening support spinal mobility.
Layering these three unique practices into your workout routine will lessen the chance of injury and keep your spine strong and supple.
Supporting the lower back means strengthening the muscles along the spine. The core and back muscles become weak when we sit for long periods—and we are more of a ‘sits’ culture now than ever! Stronger core and back muscles stabilize the pelvis and hips to decrease the risk of injury.
Strengthening the low back body and core muscle groups benefits athletes or individuals who train in other areas, such as runners and cyclists, who depend on a stable core to support the activity.
For example, a cyclist who sits on a bike for many hours must maintain proper upper, lower, and shoulder posture to avoid injury. A strong core and associated stabilizing muscle groups are necessary to maintain an appropriate posture for the ride’s duration.
Any well-trained athlete will tell you that days off are vital to your overall health and progression. In yoga practice, the most important pose is savasana; during rest, the body shifts from an active to a passive state, allowing cellular regeneration.
The longer the savasana, the better! Similar restful practices, such as meditation, yoga nidra, and body scans, work to heal the mind and body during recovery.
Ways Meditation Prepares the Mind and Body for Recovery:
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