Backbends improve posture, and open the chest and heart by stretching the front of the body. Extending the spine backwards gives a great stretch the abdominals. Backbends can also strengthen the back depending on the type of weakness. I use backbends to ward off fatigue, anxiety, and mild back pain.
While the graceful arch of a backbend may seem elusive at first, there are ways to encourage flexibility in the spine. However, you should avoid practicing backbends, if you suffer from back or neck injuries, low or high blood pressure, have a migraine, or are pregnant.
Here is a list of backbends for you to work on to improve flexibility in the spine:
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While the graceful arch of a backbend may seem elusive at first, there are ways to encourage flexibility in the spine. However, you should avoid practicing backbends, if you suffer from back or neck injuries, low or high blood pressure, have a migraine, or are pregnant.
Here is a list of backbends for you to work on to improve flexibility in the spine:
- Bow (intermediate)
- Bridge (beginner)
- Camel (intermediate)
- Cobra (beginner)
- Fish (intermediate)
- King Dancer (intermediate)
- Locust (intermediate)
- Pigeon (intermediate)
- Sphinx (beginner)
- Upward-facing dog (intermediate)
- Wheel Pose (advanced)
Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. For yoga in Dunellen, NJ or yoga in Piscataway, NJ and yoga in other Central New Jersey areas, get in touch with me at Yoga Destiny.
