Wild week. Wild weekend. I watch my clients who have back/shoulder complaints and wonder if they have any awareness of their spines. I then wonder if I have any awareness of MY spine. And what would that even mean?
So, I've been thinking about it. And I think you should, too. What is your individual spine? Visualize how it is shaped within your being, what it holds up, how it is pressed down, and how easily/difficultly it bends.
I mean, really really think about it. It's YOUR spine after all.
Try this:
-Focus in on the connection from your skull to your spine. Literally take a couple minutes here relaxing everything surrounding this connection. Let it be as loose as you can.
-Focus in on the very bottom of your spine. Your tailbone. Take about 5 minutes here relaxing within your pelvic bones as much as you can. Let it be as loose and relaxed as you can.
-Now find a way to roll through your spine gently up and down meeting these two points. Notice points along the way where there is blockage: points where you can't necessarily focus in on the movement or conection. If you find such points repeat the exercise of focusing in on this area and relaxing everything associated.
An additionally and super kooky tip--- I tend to enjoy vocalizing through this exercise, although I know chanting and humming and singing "through your bones" is not necessarily an easy idea for everyone to get used to!! However, if you find yourself alone and brave (!) try internally singing into the areas that may be blocked. If you're doing it right you will feel the resonance in your bones. It's a comforting and slight vibration. If it sends vibes through the rest of you then you are really hitting something! It doesn't have to be loud, after all you are only singing to yourself!
It might be helpful to write down anything you notice. Do this daily for the week and see if you get anywhere.
And with that I am not going to tell you what your spine is good for or why it is there. This is another element of your body you need to know, understand, and relate to in order to find your body's calm. Additionally you may "grow a spine" and notice a strength that is there and willing to support you :)
You have a spine- now enjoy it and use it! Or just be aware of it.
Until next week.
