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a research for the optimal sitting position

Dr .A. Bashir is a famous Consultant Musculoskeletal (MSK) & Trauma Radiologist from Great Britain
In November 2006 he presented at the meeting of the radiological society, as leader of a research
team, the results of different sitting positions on the spine

The research shows that not only slouching but also an upright sitting position puts unhealthy strain
on your back. Sitting for long hours it puts strain on your spine and associated ligaments and can lead
to chronic pain and even deformity. A healthy ergonomic sitting position is essential for your health
and wellbeing.

An unexpected result:

The research clearly shows that a 135 degree angle between thighs and spine results in the best
biomechanical sitting position, as opposed to the 90- degree posture which most people consider
normal.

Reference: https://press.rsna.org/timssnet/media/pressreleases/pr_target.cfm?ID=294

Expert Talks

The hammock CLOUD135 positive relaxing effect

Mrs. Ulli Neumüller

Credentials

Ulli Neumüller is a physiotherapist specialised in Tuina, a traditional form of massage in Chinese Medicine. She came upon this massage technique while seeking an effective form of therapy for her own persistent back problems. Fascinated not only by the results of the treatment, but also by the diagnosis methods using Tongue and Pulse Reading, she completed a 3 years training course in Tuina Massage in 2004. Since then, she continually deepened her knowledge of Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). She is qualified in Manual Spine Therapy, Tuina massage for children and Physio-Acupuncture. In her practice, she treats the Musculo-Skeletal system as well as problems related to imbalance in bodily functions.

She teaches "Chinese Health Gymnastics " at the Volkshochschule, Linz since 2008, and also gives workshops and talks about the importance of a holistic approach to spinal problems in terms of  prevention and regeneration.

Opinion

“In my practice as Tuina Therapist I regularly treat patients suffering from spine related problems. In the past, those affected where mostly elderly people and their condition was usually the result of heavy work or simply age-related. This is no more the case since unfortunately the number of much younger patients has dramatically risen. Increased school and study times, long hours of work on computers and lack of exercise are partly responsible for this unfortunate development. Our spine simply cannot cope with this rapid lifestyle change. Daily in my practice, my experience corroborates that problems related to the spine are not only age or weight related!” affirm Ulli Neumüller.

She further state: "As I experienced it, the use of the hammock CLOUD35 has a real prevention potential, due to both body and mind relaxation effect!” 

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The hammock CLOUD135 : good for me, good also for my Yoga Students!

Mrs. Ilse K. Gaardahl

Credentials

Ilse Gaardahl teaches yoga in Denmark since more than 20 years. As a 13 year old, Ilse was diagnosed with two serious back diseases: Scoliosis and  Scheuermann’s Disease. With yoga practice, and in particular the practice of Iyengar Yoga, Ilse leads an independent and fully active life.

Named after and developed by B. K. S. Iyengar, it is a form of Hatha Yoga that has an emphasis on detail, precision and alignment in the performance of posture (asana) and breath control (pranayama). The development of strength, mobility and stability is gained through the asanas.

One  of the first in Denmark certified Iyengar yoga teacher in 1996, Ilse has since pursued her formation in Yoga Therapy applied to scoliosis. Info: www.city-yoga.dk. In 1992, she  completed an education in Body / Gestalt Therapy and  in 2000, in Couple &  Group Therapy, both at the Institute for Gestalt Analysis. In her Skanderborg Center, she offers Stress & Crisis Therapy, Couples Therapy, Anxiety Management and other forms of therapies for personal issues. See more at www.stressbuster.dk   

In December 2011, she published a book titled “Yoga Manual”, a guide to self practice. She also produced two short videos on breathing exercises and deep relaxation which are available for free on her website website www.city-yoga.dk and on www.yogamanual.dk  . Every year, she guides Yoga and Holiday Trip to Goa - see. www.goforgoa.dk

Opinion

The summer in Denmark is short and we love to stay outside as much as possible, so naturally we like hammocks.

I thought I knew what a hammock was until I tried the hammock CLOUD135 … I just fell in love! To sit and hang out in this hammock is wonderfully comfortable. Even with my very bad back, I can hang in for hours! More than a hammock, the CLOUD135 is actually a beautiful piece of ergonomic hanging furniture and I use it as much in winter in my house as I do outside in summer.

If it is good for me, it is certainly good for my yoga students and Stressbuster clients as well. So i just had to take some of this hammock to my Yoga Studio for them! Everybody with back problems can enjoy this very innovative design of hammocks and relax.

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