Feb 08, 2024
General guidelines for backbend yoga pose
Siddhartha Jana
Start with gentle warm-up movements like cat-cow stretches and twists to prepare for backbends.
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Engage core muscles to stabilize the spine and prevent lower back strain.
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Progress gradually from easier to more advanced backbends to build flexibility safely.
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Focus on proper alignment, especially in poses like Urdhva Dhanurasana.
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Stretch and strengthen shoulders for poses like wheel pose.
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Improve hip flexibility with lunges and other hip flexor stretches.
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Strengthen back muscles, including erector spinae, with poses like Locust.
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Maintain steady breathing to release tension during backbends.
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Use props like blocks for stability and accessibility in advanced poses.
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Listen to your body; modify poses if experiencing discomfort.
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Cool down with gentle forward folds and twists to rebalance the spine.
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