Connect with the bouyancy of prana vayu, the movement of upward, outward and expansion, as it is juxtaposed by the rooting and grounding of apana vayu. Plus, use a blanket to build dynamic stability of the core and hip muscles for a more spinal extension in a variation of ustrasana, camel pose!

Feel the connection from arms and legs to the core of the body in this practice that builds into a strong, stable uttana padasana, or flying fish pose back bend.

Getting the femur behind the hip (hip extension) is incredibly important in many back bends. However, modern vinyasa yoga classes commonly under utilize this action- leaving many yoga practitioners with weak glutes (especially gluteus maximus and medius). So, this class incorporates drills and po...

Connect to the power of the core and gluteus maximus to find active extension of the hip and lumbar spine, working into a variation of the heart chakra pose, anahatasana.

Apply the concept of reciprocal inhibition to engage around commonly stuck areas (like the chest and hip flexors) in a practice working into bhekasana, the frog pose.

Activate the muscles through the upper back and hips to find stability and balance in a back bending variation of ardha hanumanasana!

Work into progressively deeper twists in positions of relative spinal flexion and extension. The class builds into a variation of bow pose with an infinity twist!

Prep the thoracic spine, shoulders, core and hips to find comfort in this deep back bend! Your entire body will thank you!

Use then tension of binding for a deeper back bend in bound variations of supta baddha konasana (bound angle pose) or setu bandhasana (bridge pose)!

Explore end range shoulder flexion both passively and actively to prepare for backbends with the arms overhead. Then, apply these ideas to common postures for improved spinal mobility and core stabilization!

This class uses a block to engage muscles of the inner hip, pelvic floor and core for a strong, expansive back bending practice- all in a short amount of time!

Embody the shape and spirit of Shiva's masculine dance of destruction as you engage the muscles on the back of the body to open the heart.

Use the wall to accentuate the cylindrical movement of the trunk and work into back bending actively!

Say hello to your gluteus maximus, a muscle that controls hip extension and plays a large role in stabilizing the low back. Activate this muscle in many different ways and transform your experience in back bends. Your practice will thank you!