Objective
To provide a safe and supportive environment for students to explore backbends, build flexibility, and strengthen the back muscles.
Workshop Structure
Warm-Ups
1. Gentle stretches and movements to warm up the spine and shoulders
Backbend Fundamentals
1. Anatomy: Understanding the spine and muscles involved in backbends
2. Alignment: Proper alignment and engagement in backbends
3. Breathwork: Using breath to support and deepen backbends
Backbend Practice
1. Preparatory Poses: chaturanga dandasana, shalabhasana ,Rope 1,2,3 for make the foundation for backward extension.
2. Backbend Poses:
3. Urdhva dhanurasana, vipareet dandasana and its variations.
3. Modifications and Props: Using ropes, belts, bricks and other props to support backbends
Cool Down and Final Relaxation
1. Gentle stretches and forward bends to cool down
2. Final relaxation and breathwork
Benefits
1. Increased flexibility and mobility in the spine
2. Strengthened back muscles
3. Improved posture and reduced back pain
4. Enhanced breathwork and relaxation
Best Suitable for
students and teachers with some experience, looking to deepen their practice and explore backbends further.
Prerequisites
Some yoga experience and a basic understanding of yoga poses.
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