Movement refers to the action of changing positions or locations. The human body moves in various ways and these movements can be categorized into different types and planes.

Types of movements

• Flexion (bending)
• Extension (straightening)
• Abduction (moving away from midline)
• Adduction (moving towards midline)
• Rotation (twisting)

Planes of movement

1.Sagittal plane:

• It divides the body into left and right halves.
• The movement in this plane allows flexion and extension (forward and backward bend)
• E.g. uttanasana (flexion), Urdhva Dhanurasana (extension)

2.Frontal plane:

• It divides the body into front and back halves.
• This plane allows movements away from the midline(abduction), and movements towards the body (adduction)
• E.g. Utthita Tadasana(lateral flexion), Ardha chandrasan (lateral stretch and balance)

3.Transverse plane :

• It divides the body into top and bottom halves.
• This plane allows rotation and horizontal movement
• E.g. Parvathasana, Parivttra Trikonasan

The importance of knowing the planes:

1.Enhances body awareness: understands movement patterns better

2.Targets specific muscles: helps in effective workout or therapy

3. Prevents injury: promotes proper alignment and technique

4. Improves movement efficiency: enhances balance and co-ordination.

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