Our spinal curves are there for a reason – they help balance weight distribution throughout the spine. However, in some people, the curves are either too much or too little. Yoga helps with balancing these spinal curves for optimal function in the body. With the aging body comes gravitational forces that can affect our physical structure, and repetitive use samskaras that can negatively affect our posture. For many of us, we can see firsthand a wide variety of spinal curvature issues and conditions in our Gentle, Senior and Chair Yoga student population. Understanding how Yoga can help students with these curvature issues practice efficiently and safely to achieve pain relief often associated with spinal imbalances is empowering for us as Yoga Teachers.

This workshop will take an in-depth look at spinal kyphosis and lordosis, flattened thoracic curve as well as scoliosis. Justine will cover key aspects of spinal anatomy and how Yoga can specifically aid in balancing these curves.