I've often heard both cardio and yoga instructors say things like roll up your trunk one vertebra at a time and stand up. But there was this one teacher who insisted you first tuck your tummy in to engage your core muscles and come up with a straight back. This protects your lower back.
As time goes by and my body gets a little creaky, I find this tip really works for me. The only place I make that exception is if I'm in a squat and stretching my upper back. That's a bit different, almost like a standing cat-cow transition.
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ReplyDeleteI am excited and eagerly will look forward to new articles from a person with whom any conversation I've had is drenched with interesting, insightful gems.
You are going to have a big and loyal fan base, that's for sure!
Keep giving us more and more to read.
this is a great tip.. keep em coming! btw, of all the styles of yoga, which one do you like the best and why?
ReplyDeleteHey AS2011 - I think Vinyasa works best for me. Ashtanga also is great although I really struggle in the twisty pretzel stuff on the floor.
ReplyDeleteMy friends love Bikram.
Alright! Gayu, nice to see this coming in the form of blog. Look forward to more tips.
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