This is Part 22 of a Yoga Synergy Spinal Movements sequence that forms part of a series of videos and live courses taught by physiotherapist and Director of Yoga Synergy, Simon Borg-Olivier, throughout the world as well as part of an online courses at RMIT University ([ Ссылка ]) and Yoga Synergy ([ Ссылка ] and [ Ссылка ]). This video was one of a series filmed by David Samulenok at RMIT University.
This is a low resolution version of video, higher resolution versions are available in the online courses.
In this part, Simon Borg-Olivier demonstrates how use the abdominal oblique muscles to help to twist your trunk. He also shows how to us the' relaxation reflex' to increase relaxation, flexibility, strength and fitness. Also he discusses how to safely and effectively bend the spine backwards (spinal extension).
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