It is the vertical nature of the human spine which aligns the mechanism of our central nervous system with the vertical energy flows of the universe, which the yogis believe is what gives superior intelligence to the human beings.

Thus, in meditation it is of the utmost importance that one’s spine be vertical and straight.

Yoga and Spinal Health
Though yoga is an effective therapy for these and many related conditions, treatment can be slow and requires a great deal of diligence and effort. As most of these conditions have accumulated over a lifetime, they indeed cannot be remedied overnight.

Needless to say, skeletal health, namely spinal health, is at the forefront of overall health and wellness. Sedentary lifestyles, coupled with poor posture and lack of regular exercise and movement, means that the average person today has a terribly inflexible spine.

Yoga poses for the spine

Matsyasana – Fish Pose
Bhujangasana – Cobra Pose
Shalabhasana – Locust Pose
Bow (Dhanurasana) Viparita Karani
Sarvangasana – Shoulder Stand
Halasana – Plough Pose
Ardha Matsyendrasana – Half Spinal Twist

Yoga is a technique that aspires to attain the optimum results with the least energy outflow. All The various Yoga postures have been designed to carry a rich supply of blood to the brain as well as to the different parts of the body. The work achieved by Yoga asanas, viz. stretching, bending and twisting the spinal column in various directions all improve health of the nerves and organs. But never forget, that the spine is the fulcrum of the body and, as such has to be maintained in perfect order, if one is to realize a semblance of perfect health.