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Yoga
for Scoliosis |
Area |
Description |
| These
are the six areas of focus for those practicing yoga for scoliosis. |
| Spine |
We
focus on lengthening the spine, which can reduce the curving
from a scoliosis. |
| Breath |
We
focus on breath awareness to facilitate reaching full lung capacity,
in order to lengthen the muscles between the ribs (intercostal).
This opens the compressed side of the ribcage, bringing the
spine closer to balance. |
| Legs
and Feet |
Strengthening
the legs, assists in balancing the weight placed on each foot,
freeing the spine from bearing the weight of the body. |
| Psoas
Major and Minor |
Stretching
tight psoas, or hip-flexor, muscles will help keep the legs
correctly aligned with the torso. |
| Abdominal
Muscles |
Strong
abdominal muscles relieve the stress on back muscles, which
can exacerbate scoliosis. |
| Scapula |
Increasing
flexibility in the shoulder blades and the surounding muscles,
we can prevent rounding of the upper back, often seen in people
with scoliosis. |
Recommended
yoga poses for scoliosis |
| |
|
| Wall
Dog |
Downward
facing dog pose with hands against the wall. |
| Half
Dog Pose |
Downward
facing dog pose on knees. |
| Cat
and Cow |
On
hands and knees flexing and extending the spice. |
Pigeon
Pose
(Eka Pada Kapotasana) |
One
leg hip stretch. |
Locust
Pose
(Shalabhasana |
Lying
on stomach, arms and legs extended and raised for a breath. |
Reclined
One Leg Stretch
(Supta Padangusthasana) |
Lying
on back, one leg raised hamstring stretch, often done using
strap as arm extension. |
| Leg
Raises |
Lying
on back, one leg at a time a various heights. |
| Supta
Matsyendrasana |
Reclined
twist pose. |
| Supported
Savasana |
Support
under concave side of back, knees, and head. |
