Poor posture and rounded shoulders are among the most common and
visible symptoms of aging. Loss of postural health is not just a cosmetic
problem that makes us look older than our age, it affects our health and
vitality as well.
The spine is the central channel for the flow of vital energy throughout the
body. When the back becomes rounded, it compresses the chest and
restricts breathing. Shallow breathing reduces the flow of oxygen to the
cells, decreasing their ability to function and laying the groundwork for
numerous health conditions. A rounded back and collapsed chest also
reduce the flow of blood and nerve impulses to the organs, interfering with
digestion and elimination.
Maintaining the spine’s balance, flexibility and strength is one of the best
ways to maximize health and longevity. Maintaining a healthy posture
insures that the nervous system pathways are strong and clear, improves
circulation to the brain, and frees the flow of vital energy. As prana flows
more freely in the body, youthfulness, health and well-being improves,
sometimes dramatically.
This class emphasizes yoga postures that increase the flexibility of the spine,
build core strength and open the heart and chest area. It helps participants
to build more awareness of how to maintain a healthy posture throughout
the day.
visible symptoms of aging. Loss of postural health is not just a cosmetic
problem that makes us look older than our age, it affects our health and
vitality as well.
The spine is the central channel for the flow of vital energy throughout the
body. When the back becomes rounded, it compresses the chest and
restricts breathing. Shallow breathing reduces the flow of oxygen to the
cells, decreasing their ability to function and laying the groundwork for
numerous health conditions. A rounded back and collapsed chest also
reduce the flow of blood and nerve impulses to the organs, interfering with
digestion and elimination.
Maintaining the spine’s balance, flexibility and strength is one of the best
ways to maximize health and longevity. Maintaining a healthy posture
insures that the nervous system pathways are strong and clear, improves
circulation to the brain, and frees the flow of vital energy. As prana flows
more freely in the body, youthfulness, health and well-being improves,
sometimes dramatically.
This class emphasizes yoga postures that increase the flexibility of the spine,
build core strength and open the heart and chest area. It helps participants
to build more awareness of how to maintain a healthy posture throughout
the day.
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
neuromuscular system, but
the endocrine system, the the
endocrine system, the
cardiovascular, circulatory
and respiratory system. All of
these systems can be directly
correlated and related to
problems with posture.
problems with posture.
Nikolaas Tinbergen, 1973 Nobel
laureate in Physiology/Medicine.
the endocrine system, the the
endocrine system, the
cardiovascular, circulatory
and respiratory system. All of
these systems can be directly
correlated and related to
problems with posture.
problems with posture.
Nikolaas Tinbergen, 1973 Nobel
laureate in Physiology/Medicine.
| Creating a Healthy Posture: Building Core Strength & Opening the Heart |
|
