Backbend Essentials for Beginners | Iyengar Yoga Techniques
With well-informed yoga habits and a clear foundation of key actions, backbends can be both uplifting and supportive.
This Iyengar Yoga sequence begins with standing asanas to highlight backbending actions in an accessible way. We start with Utthita Trikonasana (Extended Triangle Pose) to set the stage, then move through additional standing poses with a particular focus on how much the legs need to engage in order to activate the buttock muscles (your glutes!).
This class is especially beneficial if you want to:
Strengthen the back body without strain
Improve posture and spinal mobility
Build confidence in your backbends
Develop awareness that supports your future practice
Props: mat, wall, bolster(s), blankets, brick(s), and shoulderstand setup.
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