36
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2019
yogajournal.com.au
CARY JOBE; HAIR & MAKEUP: SUSANNE BLONS; WARDROBE: MODEL’S OWN
NEURODYNAMIC
MOVEMENT
SEQUENCE
To begin, pick a nerve you want to focus on and find a range of motion that’s
accessible, pain-free, and with very little (if any) stretching sensation. Do 5–10
repetitions of the pose or this sequence once or twice a day. If you’re using these
moves more preventatively, try rotating a few of them into your regular practice a
couple times a week, and remember that in group classes there’s more than just
stretch and sensation affecting the tissues. Happy flossing!
- SUPTA PADANGUSTHASANA
Reclining Hand-to-Big-Toe Pose
Not only is the sciatic nerve the largest and
longest nerve in your body, it’s also the most
commonly irritated. Flossing this nerve is a
great place to start and return to again and
again. A Lie on your back with your right
knee bent and your right foot flexed to move
your sciatic nerve toward the end of your foot.
B Then, extend your right knee (but there’s no
need to straighten it completely), and point
your foot to move your sciatic nerve toward
your spine. Find an easy, pain-free and
stretch-free range of motion.
Repeat 5–10 times. Switch sides.
A
B
TARGET
SCIATIC NERVE
The largest and longest
nerve in your body. It
stretches from your lower
back to your feet.
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36
august/september
2019
yogajournal.com.au
CARY JOBE; HAIR & MAKEUP: SUSANNE BLONS; WARDROBE: MODEL’S OWN
NEURODYNAMIC
MOVEMENT
SEQUENCE
To begin, pick a nerve you want to focus on and find a range of motion that’s
accessible, pain-free, and with very little (if any) stretching sensation. Do 5–10
repetitions of the pose or this sequence once or twice a day. If you’re using these
moves more preventatively, try rotating a few of them into your regular practice a
couple times a week, and remember that in group classes there’s more than just
stretch and sensation affecting the tissues. Happy flossing!
- SUPTA PADANGUSTHASANA
Reclining Hand-to-Big-Toe Pose
Not only is the sciatic nerve the largest and
longest nerve in your body, it’s also the most
commonly irritated. Flossing this nerve is a
great place to start and return to again and
again. A Lie on your back with your right
knee bent and your right foot flexed to move
your sciatic nerve toward the end of your foot.
B Then, extend your right knee (but there’s no
need to straighten it completely), and point
your foot to move your sciatic nerve toward
your spine. Find an easy, pain-free and
stretch-freerangeofmotion.
Repeat 5–10 times. Switch sides.
A
B
TARGET
SCIATIC NERVE
The largest and longest
nerve in your body. It
stretches from your lower
back to your feet.