Wellness Yoga Series
Wellness Yoga For Neck Pain #FreeTheNeck
Pain in the neck is not the nicest thing to have in our lifetime! The neck plays a major role in our lives be it structurally or functionally. Important structures are located in the neck region. Starting from the back of the neck, we have the:
INTRODUCTION
Pain in the neck is not the nicest thing to have in our lifetime! The neck plays a major role in our lives be it structurally or functionally. Important structures are located in the neck region. Starting from the back of the neck, we have the:
- Cervical vertebrae C1 –C7 that allows for nodding, turning, rotating and tilting of the neck. It connects the skull to the rest of the body.
- Baroreceptors that constantly measure the fluctuations in the blood pressure and adjust accordingly
- Vagus nerve that controls that transmits the parasympathetic outflow
- The sympathetic chain that relays sympathetic nerve impulses from the brain before being sent to different organs
- The phrenic nerve that supplies the diaphragmatic muscle
- The carotid arteries that supply blood and oxygen to the brain
- The jugular veins that connect the brain drainage to the heart
- The voice box that allows for vocal expression
- Thyroid gland – the Father gland of metabolism
So many vital structures in such a compact space! Any limitation to movements in the neck region is certainly painful, frustrating and above all compromises the functioning of all these delicate structures.
The acquired cervical curve of the neck due to our evolutionary erectile locomotion has created ways for a good range of neck mobility. Unfortunately, it also makes the neck vulnerable to a high loading force in our current technological lifestyle. A forward neck posture in a computer-based job to a continuous telecommunication with fancy gadgets has accelerated the ageing of the neck bone and the spongy disc in between. Early onset cervical spondylosis, a slipped disc in the neck, cervical spinal stenosis, radiculopathy, recurring headaches and degenerative cervical arthritis are the many labels we carry upon ourselves due to this un-intervened ageing.
Hold that sigh right there, as yoga has a solution for you! Explore and discover the amazing simplistic yogic techniques that conquer cervical ageing magnificently. Wellness Yoga for Neck Pain is exclusively designed to deliver these techniques to you.
What can you anticipate to learn in this 3-hour workshop?
- Learn poses that focus on relieving tightness and tension of muscle in the head, neck and shoulder region.
- Learn poses to relieve spinal disc compression.
- Learn relaxation methods to enhance pranic flow for rejuvenation of spinal region.
- Tackle the precise neck rotational poses to relieve trigger points.
- Understand techniques of postural mindfulness and optimum breathing to manage pain caused chronic inflammation in the head and neck region.
- Take home tips to keep neck relaxed during daily activity.
- Techniques to ease the pain and stretch without pain.
Who should attend this workshop?
Individuals suffering from neck pain caused by:
- Slipped disc
- Nerve impingements
- Shooting nerve pain
- Muscle tightness in the neck
- Cervical spondylosis
- Degenerative disc disease
Individuals with the following conditions are encouraged to participate:
- Shoulder pain
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Arm/hand pain
Individuals who are at risk of developing painful neck conditions.
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