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Watch Principles of Backbends

Watch Principles of Backbends

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  • Backbends: Focus On Shoulder Extension

    This class focuses on warm ups for backbends in which the arms are behind you in extension. Main poses covered are bow, dancer, camel, bridge and single-leg bridge. You'll need two blocks. You might also need a strap and a blanket to modify.

  • Backbends: Focus On Shoulder Flexion

    This class focuses on deep backbends with a focus on backbends that require flexion of the shoulders, or arms above the head. Deep stretches to prep you for deep backbends such as mermaid, king pigeon, wheel pose, drop back, and forearm wheel. You'll need 2-3 blocks, a light weight 2-5 lbs if you...

  • Yin

    Yin Yoga is a passive practice that stretches the fascia around your muscles. This class will use yin postures to target all the areas we covered in the series: folds, hips, hamstrings and backbends. Props aren't necessary but you might want blocks, blanket, and bolster.