{"id":55682,"date":"2024-01-09T06:48:28","date_gmt":"2024-01-09T06:48:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.blooming-lotus-yoga.com\/bliss\/?p=55682"},"modified":"2024-01-09T06:48:28","modified_gmt":"2024-01-09T06:48:28","slug":"satisfying-side-bends-an-exploration-of-lateral-bends","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.blooming-lotus-yoga.com\/bliss\/satisfying-side-bends-an-exploration-of-lateral-bends\/","title":{"rendered":"Satisfying Side-bends: An exploration of Lateral Bends"},"content":{"rendered":"

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In the world of Yoga Asana<\/i>, side-bends are least likely to win a popularity contest. But these invaluable poses deserve much more credit than they receive!<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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In our daily activities, the body is very familiar with bending forward, (spinal flexion), bending back (spinal extension), and even twisting (axial rotation).<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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But this unique side-bending action, also known as lateral flexion, offers a whole new range of physical movement and inner awareness with tremendous benefit.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Side-bends bring balance to our bodies, steadiness to our minds and awaken a profound sense of inner equilibrium. In side-bends we learn to harmonize both strength with softness, spaciousness with depth, grounding with expansion and learn to bring this equanimity into all areas of our life.<\/span><\/p>\n

Offering a new perspective for the body and mind, side-bends help us to see ourselves and our lives from a new angle with a fresh outlook and insights.<\/span><\/p>\n

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BENEFITS OF SIDE BENDS<\/b>
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SIDE-BANDING POSES HAVE INCREDIBLE BENEFITS!<\/p>\n

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  • Bring balance to the body and mind<\/li>\n
  • Increase lung capacity by opening the rib cage and intercostal muscles<\/li>\n
  • Oxygenate the body with improved breathing<\/li>\n
  • Improve proprioception (spatial awareness)<\/li>\n
  • Reduce lower back, hip and outer knee pain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    • Bring balance to the body and mind<\/li>\n
    • Increase lung capacity by opening the rib cage and intercostal muscles<\/li>\n
    • Oxygenate the body with improved breathing<\/li>\n
    • Improve proprioception (spatial awareness)<\/li>\n
    • Reduce lower back, hip and outer knee pain<\/li>\n
    • Improve overall posture and physical alignment<\/li>\n
    • Enhance digestion, elimination and metabolism<\/li>\n
    • Cultivate present moment awareness (mindfulness)<\/li>\n
    • Strengthen and lengthen the body\u2019s myofascial Lateral Line (of Anatomy Trains)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      • Improve overall posture and physical alignment<\/li>\n
      • Enhance digestion, elimination and metabolism<\/li>\n
      • Cultivate present moment awareness (mindfulness)<\/li>\n
      • Strengthen and lengthen the body\u2019s myofascial Lateral Line (of Anatomy Trains)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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        TARGETED CHAKRAS<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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        Each Yoga Asana (posture), benefits not only the physical body, but also has a unique effect on stimulating and invigorating the various spiritual energy centres located along the spine called Chakras<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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        Main chakras<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        Is activated by rooting down through the feet, legs or sit bones and engaging the pelvic floor to find balance and stability which brings strength and courage to the body and in all areas of life.<\/p>\n

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        Is stimulated by activating the core and engaging the belly towards the spine in a partial Uddiyana Bandha<\/em> to maintain stability. This develops concentration, willpower and determination both in our practice and in our daily life.<\/span><\/p>\n

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        Is stimulated by extending out through the arms into space\u2014cultivating a sense of love, compassion, forgiveness and acceptance of ourselves and others.
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        Additional Chakras<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        Naturally activated to sustain balance and stability.<\/span><\/p>\n

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        Activated by turning the head for example in Extended Hand to Big Toe Pose or looking up to the sky in Tree Pose.<\/p>\n

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        Stimulated through one pointed awareness on the Drishti<\/em> point (gaze).<\/p>\n

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        our favorite SIDE BENDs<\/h1>\n

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        Open the golden gates to your heart with this side bending, rib-expanding, heart-opening super pose.<\/span><\/p>\n

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        A traditional seated side bending pose that helps us open the rib cage, breath deeply and cultivate awareness of the present moment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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        A classical yoga pose, renowned by countless lineages of yoga known for its superpowers of aligning our subtle body while strengthening and opening the whole body.<\/span><\/p>\n

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        A key balancing pose with endless variations and expressions to find your inner strength and balance.<\/span><\/p>\n

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        Bringing stability to the body, this grounding pose connects you to the earth and opens the full sideline of the body (while enhancing your willpower and focus too!) <\/span><\/p>\n

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        Bringing stability to the body, this grounding pose connects you to the earth and opens the full sideline of the body (while enhancing your willpower and focus too!)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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        A playful mix\u2014forward bending meets the art of balancing with this one-legged standing splits.<\/span><\/p>\n

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        A playful mix\u2014<\/span>forward bending meets the art of balancing with this one-legged standing splits.<\/span><\/p>\n

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        An active and powerful side-bend to connect you to your inner warrior(ess) and invite the inner light of your heart to shine forth.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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        A beloved yoga posture of many schools of yoga asana\u2014rich with symbolic significance and benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n

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        A gentle, yet effective (and oh-so-satisfying) side bend. The perfect posture to warm up the sideline of the body for your practice, or to enjoy as a fulfilling morning pose or as a work-break deep breather.<\/span><\/p>\n

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        Backbend meets balancing\u2014a superb heart opening balancing posture.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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        Backbend meets balancing\u2014a superb heart opening balancing posture.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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        A simple yet effective side bend and a pre-meditation staple to open up the ribs and lower back for deeper breathing and a magical meditation!<\/p>\n

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        getting into your SIDE BENDING pose!<\/h1>\n

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