A marvelous preparation class for backbends in your yoga practice. Often we practice simply the Asanas that require us to bend our back but we do not have enough mobility to safely get into those poses or progress in them. It is very useful to understand what are the prerequisites for backbends and how to prepare your spine and hips for effective and safe backbends.
This class teaches you what to focus on, which muscles need to participate and what it means to practice a ‘holistic backbend’ (= meaning learning to activate the entire spine and not just the lumbar region).
Explore following practices in this class:
- Shoulder girdle and chest mobility
- Upper back/thoracic spine mobility
- Hip flexor and quadriceps stretches
- Gluteus group activation
- Hip extension exercises
- Side bend; hip and side body stretches
- Passive backbending on large gym ball with wall
- Crocodile pose = reclined twist
- Legs up against the wall = Viparita Karani
This is a class you can practice repeatedly and regularly. You will reap the benefits of those fantastic preparation poses and improve your backbends.
