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.
Open up the chest with a spinal wave
A Micro Pause to create a sense of spaciousness through the upper body. We make a spinal wave and spend som time negotiating space in the side body.
A yoga warrior for you
A Micro Pause that is a mini yoga class. We make Virabhadrasana 2 and add a juicy arm circle. We explore the relationship between grounded feet and more length in the rest of the body.
Standing wide legged arm circle
A Micro Pause with a full body flow, raising the energy and boosting circulation in the body. We stand and use the chair for support while we make a full body arm circle.
