Backward bending asanas

Backward bending asanas
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2. Backward Bending Asanas
Backward bending Asanas are postures, which equip the body out
to confront the world. They are stimulating and extroverting.
Because theyexpand 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.

3. 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. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.
Polluted blood has an inclination to consolidate in the back region
where circulation tends to be sluggish due to continuous

7. 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.

8. 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.