Neck stretch, August 2022
The stretch looks superficial, yet I reached my limit. With time the hands might be able to slid down on the wall. This will intensify the stretch. The chest shall keep touching the wall.
Even more important is the curve in the lower back. Ugi repeated it again and again. Stretch your butt out. This is exactly the opposite of what I did by now. I tried to lengthen the spine in order to stretch the front side of the body. But the front side will stretch anyway.
Ugi is a cotortionist, who taught classes on Omstars. I trust her more than any other person. She must know it as she lives from her flexibility. She must take care that she won’t injure herself.
For a week now I tried this new approach to back bending. I first stuck my butt out and then I bent backwards with the upper body and the head of course as well.
It feels better and more natural to emphasise the natural curve of the spine.
This difference in moving into a back bending asana is like a a revolution. It alters everything. It allows me to get deeper into a back bending asana.
My goal could be to touch the wall with my butt. It will take some time………