Backbend yoga sequence1/2/2024 In order for me to reap the benefits of backbends, on both a physical and emotional level the asana sequences need to address very specific key actions. As you open up your body, old stuck emotions can be released.įurthermore, as has also been pointed out to me – back bending builds strength in my back which is essential but only if done correctly and under the guidance of a good teacher. So, it is not until I came on these 2 courses that I fully appreciated the layers of emotion and sadness that could be released through the asana practice. Many of my previous teachers have passed off the feelings I was having saying that this would subside with time. This was compounded as my breath would shorten and I almost go into panic mode. I remember absolutely nothing about the whole episode As I progressed through my yoga journey and discovered Ashtanga, right from the very first time I started attempting Urdhva Danurasana I could not understand the overwhelming sense of emotion that I felt and very often became tearful not just attempting the pose but also at the thought of attempting it I felt completely dis-orientated in the pose, lacking strength in my arms plus legs and the correct flexibility in my shoulders. This happened as I had 2 very violent seizures and second one, actaully almost killed me. I have 3 fractured vertebrae in my spine which was the original reason I started yoga to ease pain and take some form of physical exercise. My journey to backbends has been a real journey. We tend to spend hours leaning over computers and rounding over mobile phones to text, causing our shoulders to round forward, which can create a plethora of problems in the spine and the rest of the body.Īlong with cultivating healthy postural habits in our daily lives, working with backbends can help to bring balance back to the body. A personal story from our studio owner Clare.Ĭlare has just completed her 300 Advanced Ashtanga training with Kino Macgregor and Tim Feldmann and has so many new insights and perspectives to share starting with this Journey to backbends piece.īackbending postures are an excellent way to strengthen the spine and open the front of the chest.
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