Flexible yoga for spinal pain relief and overall health

Are you over 40 and think that it will not be possible to develop hip flexibility or spinal flexibility at this age? If so, keep reading. Reaching 40 is not an excuse to deprive yourself of the good health, stamina, and life without joint pain that you truly deserve. However, the important thing is to understand and choose something that works. Flexible yoga, as the name suggests, is what you can try for back and hip flexibility, which is what keeps your overall fitness in good shape.

What is flexible yoga

As mentioned in one of our previous posts, yoga is not just a set of asanas or poses, flexible yoga is not just about physical flexibility either. However, we will keep the topic limited to physical flexibility for now. The basic idea behind flexible yoga is to develop flexibility of the muscles and joints by using the most suitable set of asanas. As your spine becomes more flexible, you begin to gain more stamina and better overall health.

Pashchimottasana to make the spine more flexible

It goes without saying that yoga as a whole is very effective in controlling and curing many problems related to the muscles and the mind. However, people have their own preferences in terms of choosing the correct types of yogic postures, which are effective according to individual needs. Personally, I like Pashchimottanasa to make and keep my spine flexible.

Yoga for spinal flexibility

• Surya Namaskar-Salutation to the Sun (12-step sequence)

• Semicircular Chakrasana Pose

• Bhujangasana-Cobra Pose

• Ustrasanana – Camel Pose

• Paschimottansana-Forward Bend

• Balasana-Child Pose

• Shashankasana-Rabbit Pose

• Halasana plow pose

• Salute to the sun-surya namaskar

Easily develop flexibility

There are several other poses and variations of the poses mentioned above. It all depends on what suits you best and suits your hectic daily schedule. Starting with easy poses like the child’s pose or the cat and cow pose, which can be done immediately after waking up while still in bed, are very effective for beginners. You can move into tougher postures as your spine begins to become flexible.

Easy pose for spinal flexibility

Stretching is very effective for the flexibility of the spine, muscles, and other associated organs. You can start the day with some stretching exercises, such as the cat and cow pose. This is the easiest way to start relaxing your spine, as well as getting an active start to the day and relieving neck or back pain, if any.

Flex your spine effortlessly

We have covered Bhujangasana before, but there is also a simple variation of this pose, which can also be very effective in keeping your spine flexible, digestive system strong, and free of neck pain. Just lie on your stomach and raise your head and torso on your elbows. You do not need to fully stretch as you do while performing full Bhujangasana.

Natural Stretching -Benefits of Semi-Bhujangasana

• No special equipment, place or time is recommended.

• You can do this at any time except after meals.

• You can also read, write, or watch television if this posture

• Keeps your digestive system strong

• Reduces the big belly and helps in general weight loss.

• Makes your spine flexible without having to do a series of specific exercises

• Relieves and prevents neck and back pain.

• Relieves tiredness and fatigue immediately

• Positive mood

• Stretching in any form is one of the most effective ways to develop flexibility in the spine, which is highly recommended for general health.

Stretching is one of the most effective ways to develop spinal flexibility, which is highly recommended for overall health.