60 - 90 Mins
Preparing Neck and Shoulders for Back Arches
This session involves simple actions done quite strongly, making them highly effective in maintaining pain and stress-free neck. Most of the work in done through strong arms and shoulders. We use this as a preparation for back arches where the neck can often end up being uncomfortable, and also test the involvement of the neck movement in simple twists. A simple class highly recommended for its practical use.
Level: All levels
Duration: 75 min..
Props needed: 1 belt/ strap, firm, folded blankets
This recording is part of the Short Course Back Arches: Overview (Short Course; Level: Intermediate, Experienced Beginners)
Tag words: adho mukha svanasana back arches biceps cervical health chaturanga dandasana depression neck health shoulder health triceps upavistha konasana upper arms Upper Back health urdhva mukha svanasana
Seven vertebrae comprise the cervical area – more commonly known as the ‘neck’. This delicate, highly mobile region is prone to pain and discomfort – especially among those who work on computers for extended periods of time, but also amongst artists and carfts-people like potters, carpenters , tailors.
Note:
While this session is recommended to keep the neck/ shoulder area pain free, mobile and strong, those who already have weakness/ injuries in these areas should use caution – especially in the overhead arm positions.
