Yoga for Cervical Spondylosis- Samakonasana

Samakonasana, known as the Right Angle Pose in English, derives its name from the angle formed between the back and legs in the final position. Samakonasana helps to keep the neck aligned with the back and improves suppleness in the legs.

Procedure:

• Stand with your feet hip width apart and arms by your side.

• While inhaling raise the arms straight up and above the head.

• Push the buttocks out a little and while exhaling slowly bend forward at the hips, keeping the legs straight until the back is horizontal to the ground and forms a right angle with the legs.

• Keep the head, neck and spine in a straight line.

• Hold for 5 seconds and return to the starting position. Repeat 3 times.

Benefits:

• This asana works specifically on the upper back directly behind the chest

• It rectifies spinal curvature and poor posture

• It relieves tension in the back

Tip:

To avoid strain take care to bend from the hips not the waist when practicing this posture.

Caution:

This posture should not be practiced by those suffering from acute sciatica.