Prevent ageing

Ageing is the process of growing older, or a progressive deterioration of bodily functions with a change in physical appearance over a period of time.

But one must also remember that human bodies have a unique ability to renew or regenerate at the cellular level.

Yoga can help in maintaining the health of the human body.

According to yoga philosophy, age is determined by the flexibility of the spine, not by the number of years one lives.

Yoga provides:

• Elasticity to the spine
• Firms up the skin
• Strengthens the abdominal muscles
• Improves the quality of loose arm muscles
• Corrects poor posture Increases vitality and resistance to diseases
• Rejuvenates glands

The spinal roll

Sit down at the edge of the exercise pad to make sure the back will not hit the floor. Draw up the knees and bend the head downward. Place hands under the knees

Keeping the spine curved, gently swing back and forth, imitating the swinging motion of a rocking chair

Don’t roll back too far and avoid rocking too slowly either. Feel the massaging action on the spine

Time: Do the routine four to six times

Caution: Avoid in case of high blood pressure, vertigo, disc prolepses

Benefits

• Makes the spine more flexible and strong
• Massages vertebrae in the neck and spine If done in the morning, it helps to overcome the drowsiness and stiffness that people often feel