Back Bending Basics
All Levels

Props:


• (Optional) Barre, or a stable chair or countertop, that could be used for stability 


• Mat or carpet

• Blocks



• Wall space free of anything that could pose a hazard to safety and health.

The session contains foundational sequences useful to build greater technical understanding, range, comfort, line and ability within backbends. Back Bending Basics could be useful for various skills within forms of yoga and dance:

• Bridge variations

• Needle scale/Dancer’s Pose

• Fish Pose/Rib-Up’s

• Camels

• Splits, pigeon, or lunge shapes with a backbend

• Several exercises will be performed from the knees.

Flexibility training should progressive. Stretches should largely be active, not forced, and focussed on maintaining strength at end ranges.

Please note that online training does have added risk: There is no one there to spot you, ensure the safety of the area you are training in, the safety of equipment you are using, your readiness to train, or monitor your alignment and approach to training. Please understand that you participate at your own risk.

You may review the full Waiver and Release of Liability and Service Agreement before participating in this video. A few reminders:

• You are responsible for your own physical, mental and emotional well-being and actions during the course of the Services.


• The recordings you have access to are available for members only and should not be shared with anyone else. Screenshots are also kindly asked not to be taken.

• Affirmation of Health: By participating in any Activities with BLK Yoga, you affirm that you have sought medical advice regarding your fitness or are certain of your ability to engage in the Activities.

• Please make sure that the space that you are training in and the equipment that you use is safe.

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