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Benefits
-stretches
the hamstrings, upper and lower back
-strengthens knees and thighs
-reduces stress, depression and fatigue, sooths the mind, increases
stamina
-anti-ageing
-it is very beneficial for cases of constipation, asthma, osteoporosis,
sinusitis, high blood pressure
-enhances balanced thyroid functioning
- stimulates kidneys, liver and pancreas.
-promotes energy and blood circulation
-improves digestion
Bladder
meridian
The
forward bend pose stimulates the bladder meridian ( the longest
meridian, connected to every organ in the body) witch contains
134 acupuncture points. Headaches, pain in the neck, shoulder
pain, pain in the upper and lower back are related to blockages
in the bladder meridian. When body catches a cold or we become
ill, afraid, tense, the “cold” energy enters the bladder
meridian.
Standing Forward Bend
- Feet together solidly on the ground
-inhale as you lift your arms up overhead, exhaling swan dive
forward from your hips
-crossing your arms, interlock them at the elbows and just hang
-keep knees straight, but not tense , lift your knee caps, keep
the sitting bones lifting
-feel your body stretching
-breath in this pose for at least four breaths and then roll up
-the movement is slow, fluid, in a relaxed manner
-through this movement observe your breath
Seated forward bend
-On the inhalation lift both arms up over head, stretching your
spine up
-lean forward from your hips, trying to grasp your feet or shines.
-keep your spine and legs straight.
-think more of lengthening the spine then how far you get in this
pose.
-the gaze is towards your toes.
-breath at least four times into this pose.
-feel your body stretching
-repeat at least couple of times.
-if you are not able to reach your toes, clasp your knees, shins
or ankles
-the movement is slow, fluid, in a relaxed manner
-through this movement observe your breath
Caution
If you have a back injury or if tension is felt in the lower back
practice this pose softening and bending your knees
Never exaggerate or force the movement, but do not inhibit it,
find your balance, let it be.
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