A healthy spine will optimize your body’s transmission of energy and allow you to coast through your daily tasks with ease and comfort. To keep your spine healthy, use these simple exercises at least once each day.

Forward Bend Place the hands on the knees.  As you exhale, gently lean forward and bring the head down towards the floor.  Hold for 3 breaths and then gently roll up on an exhalation. Repeat twice.

Sideways Bend & Shoulder Stretch Start by sitting in an upright position. Lift the left arm, bend at the elbow and place the arm behind the head. Take the right hand onto the left elbow and gently lean over to the right side to open up the waist. Hold for 3 to 5 breaths. Repeat on the other side.

Twist Sit on the front of your chair with your feet hip distance apart.  As you exhale, turn and place the back of the right hand on the outside edge of the left knee. Place the left hand behind you.  Rotate the head to look at the back of your seat. Hold for 3 to 5  breaths.   Repeat on the other side.

Backward Bend Place both hands to the small of the back. As you exhale, gently draw your shoulder blades down and together and lift your chest towards the ceiling. Hold for 3 or more breaths, as long as it feels comfortable.