Spine is the central part of our body and nervous system and its health directly affects the well-being of all our systems.

Backbending practice is a great way to strengthen the back while opening the front side of the body to support the spine - when done correctly.

In this series of 4 workshops we will explore each component of a healthy and strong backbend deeper.

This workshop is for you if

• you want to deepen your backbend and learn new variations of the asanas

• you have lots of fear, experience anxiety or pain when practicing backbends and want to let go of these feelings and start enjoying instead.

You will learn

• dynamic warm-ups to prepare the body for safe backbending practice

• the mechanics of various backbends (with modifications and progressions)

• how to actually enjoy backbends and practice without pain

• breathing techniques to support your backbend

• drills to build strength in your back, legs and shoulders

• deep stretches to increase flexibility through the body

• partner assists

• useful tips for sustainable self-practice

Am I too beginner to join this workshop?

• NO! I’m giving modifications and progressions for all levels. We will be using a lot of props too. AND if you learn all the tips I’m teaching right away, you may never experience fear at all.

August 11, 9-10:30am. Back and legs strength - you will learn how to properly engage back and leg muscles in different asanas to prepare the body for a healthy and strong backbend without pain. We’ll be working towards such asanas as king cobra, scorpion, camel, wheel and drop backs.

August 18, 9-10:30am. Heartopeners.

You will learn how to shift the focus to the upper spine and improve chest and arms overhead mobility. We will be working towards extended puppy pose, hollowback shapes and full binds.

September 8, 9-10:30am. Hip flexors. 

You will learn how to open the hip flexors and properly engage the glutes to support the backbend. We’ll be working towards king dancer pose, splits, floor bow and revisit scorpion.

September 15, 9-10:30am. Shoulder rotation and flipping the grip. 

You will learn the mechanics of flipping the grip and drills to improve shoulder mobility. We’ll be working towards full bind in poses like king pigeon, low lunge, full floor bow.

You can sign up for a single class or for the whole series. 1 session is $30 and if you book all 4 together, it would be $100, which saves you $20.

Space is limited to 10 people so please make sure you register in advance. The studio will be offering it to their students too.

I’m looking forward to share this practice with you!