12 changes that happen in your body when you keep your Spine straight for 21 days!
The spine is the first part that forms in the womb and then forms the head and then the whole body.
The backbone, the most important part of our body. All the signals, nerves currents or any other nervous system message pass through this magical chord. Majority of people sit like an arch.
How should the backbone be during these 21 days?
- Whenever you sit, you sit with your back straight comfortably. In the sense back, neck, and head in one line.
- No cheating. Please practice the same while standing.
- Try not to lie down during the day time.
Without further ado, let’s get to know what would happen if you keep your spine straight for 21 days-
1. Goodbye Insomnia
The first thing that would happen to you is that you would sleep like a baby. Literally, deep and sound sleep.
The reason is quite simple; when your vertebral column is straight throughout the day, it creates a certain balance in the overall chemistry of your body.
You may feel a bit taxed and tired but you will fall asleep as soon as you hit the bed. There must be no cheating or half measures. You must keep the spine erect the whole day (sitting/standing).
2. Your back problems will start to vanish!
You did have an idea about this one as soon as you read the word spine. You were absolutely right. Keeping the backbone straight means giving rest to it. When you give enough rest to a part, it heals itself.
Cervical, Thoracic or Lumbar pains are 100% cured with this simple practice. These diseases occur due to poor back posture in the first place. If you have unbearable lumbar pain and can’t sit straight. Try to reduce it with Asanas.
3. You will become more receptive
The practice of keeping your back straight enables the nerves and nerve currents to function properly. In other words, a healthier spinal cord. This results in you being more attentive and receptive toward everything.
It is like completing the circuit which in turn enables the bulb to glow.
4. Your emotional blocks will start clearing off
The straight spine does magic to your life energies. The functioning of the spinal canal and spinal cord improves dramatically which result in the proper functioning of the nerves currents.
The mood swings, stress or any emotional impulsiveness will be reduced to a greater quantity only to have vanished.
5. Confidence and sense of vitality
This is the result of the previous two points or factors. Your overall personality starts to take a peculiar turn as soon as your emotional blocks are cleared off.
No matter what life throws at you, you will gain this unshakable confidence and vitality to withstand it all.
6. Your organs will start working at optimum
The straight spine is the desirable postures for the organs to function at their optimum level.
A curved or arched posture exerts unnecessary pressure on the organs especially the organs in the stomach. You may not be able to feel it but this interrupts in their working.
7. Improvement in concentration
Surprisingly, you would see you can concentrate for a longer duration of time. This is the consequence of the balance of subtle physical and mental aspects of the body which itself is a consequence of keeping the vertebral column straight.
8. Your impulsiveness will start diminishing
All sorts of impulsiveness (be it physical, mental or emotional) will settle down to a balanced state. In other words, it will be all under your control.
Impulsiveness is a child of unbalanced state of mind, body and life energies. A straight backbone resolves it all.
9. Your digestion will improve remarkably
This one is a no-brainer. Primarily, the organs function at their optimum as discussed earlier. Secondarily, the digested food moves easier through the intestine; relieving constipation. This results in better digestion.
10. Your posture
Your posture can make it or break it. The first thing people notice about you is your posture. A straight back is all the way more attractive to the opposite sex. You may try this.
Sub-consciously, people pay more attention to someone who is more attentive, confident and full of energy. Well, keeping the back straight just grants you all of it.
11. Solution for Nervous System Disorders, Brain Disorders, and Muscle Disorder.
The fundamental problem behind all the Brain, Muscle or Nervous System disorders is mal-functioning of nerves and nerve currents. Once this fundamental aspect is cured, every disease generated out it will be cured.
There is no rocket science in it. Just keep the back straight and see for yourself.
12. Improves Immunity
How can it improve immunity? It does indirectly. Adequate quality-sleep, reduced stress levels and better digestion. These factors lead to a stronger immune system.
Hatha Yoga and Spine
In Hatha Yoga, Spine is called the Meru danda It is the most important aspect/part of Hatha Yoga. The Meru danda or spine has 33 vertebrae or links. The upward rise of energy is through the hollow Merunal (spinal canal).
A healthy and flexible spine is the number one priority of Hatha Yoga such is the importance of Meru danda or spine.
According to Hatha yoga, the spine is the axis of the universe. your spine determines your health, vigor, and vitality. A rigid spine is quite useless and the person doesn’t experience any aspect of life to the full extent; can never be healthy.
Conclusion
The spine is be-all and end-all of health. Keeping it straight ensures its good health which in turn ensues overall good health of the body.
You must try keeping your spine straight for 21 days, at least once in a lifetime. There is will sweet pain at the beginning of the practice, you can take it for better health and well-being.
