There are 5 major movements that the spine makes:
• Flexion, rounds the spine forward
• Extension, rounds the spine back
• Rotation, twists the spine
• Side bending/Lateral flexion of the spine
• Axial extension, decompresses and vertically elongates the spine
Yoga poses to help improve and maintain healthy movement, flexibility and strength of the spine.
This the Yoga pose of the spine that will keep your spine young, healthy, strong and flexible. Doing these movements regularly prevents back pain and improves the quality of your experience of your physical body.