Body Intelligence – Finding ease for the lower back, 4: learning to circle the spine
by josefine | Jun 6, 2025
The spine is designed to move. It can bend in all directions and it can rotate. In this Micro Pause we practice moving the spine in a circular shape. When we move the spine in a circular shape we cover a great part of the range or motion of the spine. This is good for many reasons: It will stimulate the production of synovial fluid in the joints. Synovial fluid works as a lubricant to the joints, making them move smoother and function better.
It gives a massage to the discs, helping to increase blood flow and to even out any uneven pressure on the discs.
It gives inner massage to the muscles along the spine.
It may enhance the function of the central nervous system, helping nervous impulses to travel faster along the spinal cord.
A yoga eagle for your back
A Micro Pause to release tension and create space in the shoulder and upper back area. Using the yoga asana Garudasana, and with a somatic focus and small negotiations with the body.
Half yoga gombukhasana
A Micro Pause with a strong shoulder exercise. Using the yoga asana Gombukhasana to build strength and mobility in the shoulder joints.
Easy twist with cactus arms
A Micro Pause to create a sense of spaciousness through the upper body. Rotating the spine using only the muscles of the upper to activate without using too much force.
