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.
Big breathing
Micro pause and get to know and understand you own breathing pattern better. Expansive breath energises and bring oxygen into deep layers of your body.
Breathe: head light, seat heavy
Breathing exercise with somatic focus, using the seat and the head as focus points.
Helps you feel grounded and relaxed.
Open up the chest with a spinal wave
Bring back spaciousness into your upper body and free the breath.
