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.
Forward fold circle the knees
A Micro Pause to learn about the connection in the body. Opening up the back of the legs and finding space in the lower back at the same time.
Lunge on a chair
A Micro Pause to fire up your entire body. We work with a supported lunge pose that is static but not still.
Activate and release the hip flexors
A Micro Pause that targets the hip flexors. We activate and then release in a supported lunge.
