Some people say if backbends are done regularly, you will cure just about anything. Rarely do we bend backwards in our daily life activities, thus we tend to hold tension and create more stiffness in our shoulders and neck. The opening of the chest in these particular postures energizes the lungs and breathing becomes deep with the result that oxygenated blood circulates all over the body. We might not cure everything by consistently practicing these postures, but the lightness of body and energy freed up in the spine is worth our efforts.
Supta Virasana
Fred says – "If this guy gets any higher, he will get a nosebleed."
Supta Virasana – Heather
Supta Virasana –
Wes - He loves this pose with support!
Chaturanga Dandasana – Meredith – This does create strength.
Bhujangasana – Joan – Cobras do not seem to have this much hair!
Dhanurasana – Joan
Bhujangasana from the ropes – Jeanne - What does she see up there?
Bhujangasana – Final Stage – Jeanne
Ustrasana with ropes – Carmen, Digma, Aman – Just like three camels!
Urdhva Dhanurasana – Joan with assistance from Sunny – Nothing like a little help from your friend.
Eka Pada Urdhva Dhanurasana – Diksha – Upside down chorus line!
David Flying – Very advanced pose to be able to fly!
Fred teaching Urdhva Dhanurasana over horse. Fred says – "For goodness sakes, straighten your elbows."
Urdhva Dhanurasana over chair and feet on floor – Aman
It’s nice to have many ways to do one pose.
Dvi Pada Viparita Dandasana – Aman
He sure has a strange way of sitting in his chair.
Dvi Pada Viparita Dandasana with arms under chair – Aman
Urdhva Dhanurasana – Aman
Bharadvajasana with chair – Chuck, Carmen, Wes, Meredith – It’s nice to twist the spine after backbends.