I learned of segmental spinal awareness a few years back at workshops with @carrieowerko. We moved parts of the spine in segments with as much control as to minimally effect other parts of the spine, and we also we waved the spine as one piece as fluidly as possible. I recall Carrie using the imagery of Hokusai’s great wave 🌊 Moving the spine in a controlled wave-like motion can be observed in many positions and at different speeds. Not just downdog / updog as shown in the video. Here I just chose to try it through a vinyasa, and it may look smooth but I can see parts not moving as smoothly. It’s good to know where one has freedom to move segments of the spine and also take note where one is stuck. For many years I have worked so much on spinal extension that I seem to have comprised the ability to control spinal flexion well. Over all I have focused on stability and mobility, yet not integrated as much the two to move with fluidity. A spine that has total freedom can move in every direction and in every tempo. As I age, I wish to age gracefully— to move with grace and ease. 🦢 And if you really want to feast on some real deal spinal waves then check out the phenomal @yuenjon ! 👀 📍 currently posting from Montevideo, Uruguay 🇺🇾 workshop weekend begins this evening! Friday 5-7:30pm Saturday 9am-12pm Saturday 2-4:30pm Sunday 9am-12pm Contact @gabyabaloyoga for registration info #spinalawareness #segmentalspinemovement #segmentalspinalcontrol #spineawareness #stabilityandmobility #movewithgrace #movefluidly #spinalwave #hokusaiwave #carrieowerko #iyengaryogi #yogizain #travellingyogi #yogamontevideo #yogauruguay https://www.instagram.com/p/B27LYuOpLZ8/?igshid=1tuuutglulcpk