Re: Back Massage
OK PCG try this
Sit on the floor with legs stretched in front of you
legs are together, feet touch
palms on thighs
spine straight
like a ballerina, raise arms slowly first to shoulder level, stretched straight in front of you
then gracefully bring them overhead
bend backward several inches to firm abdomen
slowly, gracefully, bend forward
Keep arms outstretched
hold knees securely
Knees do not bend
neck is relaxed, head bent forward towards knees
hild knees firmly and draw trunk down as far as possible
forehead is aimed towards knees
Elbows bend outward (very important)
Knees straight
At this point you will feel the spine stretching
do not strain too much
try and hold your extreme position motionless
hold for twenty seconds
and then slowly staighten to the upright initial position
Repeat 2 times
I will give you one more exercise tomorrow and further movements for this one. This is called Paschmottan aasan (or back stretch) and is for strength and flexibility of your spine. Tomorrows exercise will relieve all stress from you back musles but you have to prepare it first for the next aasan. Hope I have explained it properly.