Spine Flexion
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Yoga Techniques and Fitness
Overview
In this lesson, we explore spine flexion, the movement that rounds your spine forward.
Objective
Gain understanding of spinal flexion mechanics and their role in functional movement and posture.
What You'll Get
What You'll Get: You'll learn how spine flexion works and why it matters for everything from folding forward in yoga to lifting objects safely. This lesson helps you understand when flexion is useful and when it might be contributing to discomfort. For professionals, understanding spine flexion gives you the tools to assess movement quality, teach safer transitions, and address the common fear or misunderstanding around spinal rounding that many students and clients carry.
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