From the time we are born, and even in our mother’s womb, our body learns forward movements – think about the fetal position.
Later we crawl, leaning forward and learning to stand, walk and sit. As we sit we continue in this forward bending position, and especially in the modern world as one uses the computer and phone more and more.
Due to our evolutionary journey, it’s no wonder back-bending doesn’t come naturally. Therefore it’s incredibly beneficial for us to strengthen our backs and to get length and extension to the front body.
Join me! In this class we will unpack the understanding required to move into backbends in an intelligent way, according to your body, and your body’s condition. Learn how to practice in a safe and balanced way that counteracts our usual habits and tendencies to move forward.
These actions will lengthen our anterior spine, opening space in the entire front body, which will then develop a much needed recalibration to our back body, the neck, back muscles, gluteus, hamstrings and calves. The adrenal glands become activated, creating a beautiful and energy throughout this practice.
This sequence includes:
Back Bending Pose
Shoulder Stretch
Paschima Namaskar ( Reverse Prayer Pose )
Bhujangasana ( Cobra Pose )
Salabhasana ( Locust Pose )
Adho Mukha Svanasana ( Downward Dog )
Purvottanasana ( Upward Plank Pose )
Setu Bandha ( Bridge Pose )
Viparita Karani ( Still Lake )
Savasana ( Corpse Pose )
