Backward bending asanas

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Karuna Yog Vidya Peetham, TTC program in Bangalore will make you proficient in various
“Backward bending Asanas”. Our experts in this field will help you to learn these techniques.
Backward bending Asanas are postures, which equip the body out to confront the world.
They are stimulating and extroverting. Because they expand the chest and encourage
inhalation, they are associated with the attitude of embracing life. There are additionally
dynamic postures, which are performed against gravity. Therefore, to carry out such
postures, one requires a great deal of strength and energy.
On a physical level, the backward bending Asanas extends the abdominal muscles, and tone
and strengthen the muscles controlling the spine. The spinal nerves, which emerge from
between the adjoining vertebrae, are decompressed.

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This has certain positive repercussions throughout the
body considering the fact that these nerves offer energy
to all the other nerves, organs and muscles in the body.
The spinal segment is a ‘stacked pile’ of vertebrae and
discs. Groups of muscles amplify all along it, masking
and assisting it from all aspects. Maintenance of the
spine in a straight and aligned position, in spite of all
movement, relies absolutely upon the balanced,
supportive contraction and tone of the muscles. The
muscles themselves are controlled unconsciously
through posture.

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Subconscious tensions and ‘hang-ups’ are frequently reflected pondered inside the tonic
activity of the back muscles, ensuing in too hard or excessively remiss zones instead of
homogeneous consistency. Research has demonstrated that 90% of spinal pain has its
foundation in muscular unevenness. If these imbalances are prolonged, then the ‘stack pile’
of the vertebral column is misaligned, the ligaments are strained and symptoms of
spondylitis, slipped disc, sciatica and osteoarthritis start to manifest.
The exercise of a balanced regime of backward and forward bending Asanas can revise
postural deformities and neuro-muscular imbalances of the vertebral column. Likewise, with
all Asanas, it is essential to carry out these practices with appropriate control and
synchronization of the breath so that the entire group of muscles is consistently contracted.

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Polluted blood has an inclination to consolidate in
the back region where circulation tends to be
sluggish due to continuous maintenance of an
upright position. These Asanas help to circulate,
purify and enrich the blood in this region. Backward
bending Asanas create a negative pressure in the
abdomen and pelvis, helping neuro-circulatory
toning of all the related organs. They in addition,
massage the abdomen and pelvic organs by means
of stretching the muscles in this area, especially the
rectus abdomini.

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Not all the Asanas taught in the 200-hour Hatha Yoga TTC course is meant for everyone.
People suffering from excessive lower back curve (lumbar lordosis) should avoid practicing
the Asanas in this section. However, they could try some of these – Saral bhujangasana,
Ardhashalabasana and Gomukhasana. Generally, during pregnancy, Asanas which involves
the stomach heavily are not recommended. Of the Asanas in this section, Kandharasana
practiced gently will give the benefits of backward bends. In general, each practice should be
carefully studied before starting to try them out. Karuna Yoga Maha Vidya Peetham, teacher
training will take care of all your concerns regarding the matter.