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Revolve To Evolve!

DateSaturday, March 13, 2010 at 8:36PM

The art and anatomy of twisting intelligently!

Twisting postures contribute greatly to our physical, and emotional strength.    Consider the Merudanda, or spinal column as that which houses the central nervous system.  This is the axis of the body just as Mount Meru is the axis of the earth. Stacking 7 cervical (neck) vertebrae above 12 thoracic (trunk) vertebrae and 5 lumbar(lower back).  With the sacrum as a most noble foundation, the spinal column is truly a work of art.  A confident structure of stability that assists us in creating appropriate boundaries, standing up for ourselves with an open heart, the ability to bend and bow and even rotate our perspective when we are limiting our own capability to evolve. 

The sturdy vertebrae and intervertebral discs are the structural representation of highly organized matter and energy.  The spinal cord is not divided or separated from the brain. It is a continuous stream of information and intelligence. All the cranial, spinal, and essentially every other nerve cell in the body is  connected with the spinal cord.  The organs of reproduction, respiration, micturition, digestion, and blood-circulation, are all controlled by the spinal cord. The great river or Shushumna nadi runs the length of the spine.  This is synonymous with the the spinal cord, and also exists as the path to enlightenment.  It is the channel through which Kundalini Shakti  awakens and ascends, from the root of the spine to the crown of the head (it's true home).

From this description, it is clear that the spine manifests wellbeing not only on a physical level, but mental/emotional as well.  Each nerves ability to respond to stimulus in alignment with the truth of that particular situation is directly related to the vibrance and stability of the musculoskeletal, nervous, and every other system of the body, including the subtle body of nadis, chakras and marmas.  Living a life of equanimity is more clearly understood as we cultivate practices that work with all levels of our being.  Therefore the statement:  We Revolve To Evolve!!

Indian yoga master B.K.S. Iyengar describes twists as a "squeeze-and-soak" action: The organs are compressed during a twist, pushing out blood filled with metabolic by-products and toxins. This is a healthy compression, and especially effective when we re-establish a long tall spine afterward.  Consider how delicious downward facing dog feels on the muscles of the entire back and abdomen after a long and deeply sustained twist.  When we release the twist, fresh blood flows in, carrying oxygen and the building blocks for tissue healing.

1.  Slumped spines limit movement, compress the spine, and can lead to harm especially if the body is not properly warmed.

2.  Although the cervical spine were built for the greatest motion in twisting,  (looking over your shoulder) the thoracic and lumbar spine will twist.  There is a gorgeous layering of posterior, lateral, and anterior muscle groups of the torso, that all contribute to rotation of the spine!

3.  Twisting of the spine is initiated by the pelvis, shoulders, or any combination of the two, depending on our awareness and how we choose to twist.

4.  Spine rotation of the trunk leads to better forward and back bending postures!

5.  Your spinal discs, abdominal organs, glands, and muscles of the the torso are dependent on twists to maintain vibrancy, youth, stamina, nutrient uptake, as well as powerful detoxification!

6.  The chakras along the spine benefit from the simulating effect twists create at a glandular level as well.  Balanced refreshed glands are directly related to a balanced, inspired, and refreshed life, and the current of prana within the shushumna nadi!

7.  The free flow of prana within the most gracious shushumna nadi and the ida and pingala nadis, contribute to deeper insight, clarity, and intuition, in the asana practice and life.  Twisting cleanses these sacred channels to create greater abundance in the flow of life.

Chanting the Bija mantra for each chakra as you flow through 7 Surya namaskars, is a beautiful offering to warm and center body and mind for twisting asanas.

Root:  Lam

Sacral: Vam

Navel:  Ram

Heart:  Yam

Throat:  Ham

Third Eye:  Aum

Crown:  Aum



 

 

 

There are many asanas that fall under a different category (arm balance, seated forward fold) that are excellent twisting asanas.  Here are a few of my favorites to mix into a home practice as you choose!

Trikonasana

Astavakrasana

Camatkarasana (wild thing)

Parsva Bakasana

Ardha Chandrasana I

Janu Sirsasana

Spring cleaning for the entire body! 

See you in the evolution,

Jami

 

 

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