flexing the spine and dropping the ego

The above video features five minutes of spinal flexing, both seated and on the hands and knees. Spinal flexion is great for preventing and alleviating pain and tension from the lower, middle and upper back.

I must admit: up to now, I have neglected to post any videos that feature my midsection. No, I am not pregnant. Just overweight, and I carry it in my abdominal region. I have been "waiting" until I lost weight and was less self-conscious about my body. But, in meditating, practicing yoga (on and off the mat) and reading A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle, I have become more aware of the habits and patterns of my ego. My ego is saying, "You're too fat, you're supposed to be this healthy, yoga teacher person, do not put your big belly on the internet for all to see." So, although I am not thrilled about the way I look in the above video, I am posting it anyway, because spinal flexes are a powerful exercise and an integral movement in hatha yoga. Take that, ego!