dish back

[madel]

I attended the SYT session in Calgary this spring. You pointed out a condition that you termed "dished back" - lack of curvature in the upper
back. It was mentioned that this can cause tension in the neck and lower back. Can you provide more info - thanks
Madeleine

[Mukunda]

Originally Posted by madel

I attended the SYT session in Calgary this spring. You pointed out a condition that you termed "dished back" - lack of curvature in the upper
back. It was mentioned that this can cause tension in the neck and lower back. Can you provide more info - thanks
Madeleine

This is essentially a flat upper spinal column between the scapula only. Above and below the saucer shape the thoracic spine is naturally formed with posterior curves. This shape of the upper thoracic is not uncommon, just rarely mentioned. Yoga poses agravate it when there is too much emphasis on back bending the upper spine. All poses should be taught with emphasis on maintainin the natural spinal curves. Lacking this tension will tend to develop above and below the curves that have been reversed. the same is true for scoliosis.

namaste mukunda