Backbends

30 Min Moving Into Ustrasana (Camel Pose)

Enjoy this Alive & Shine backbend class with our Purna Yoga certified teachers. Our classes are curated to give you a well-rounded experience of backbends. You will be a guided to ensure you have ample time to cultivate body awareness and safety. With emphasis on alignment, you will foster a deeper understanding of your body and your practice. Feel rejuvenated and refreshed after every class carrying the benefits of your practice beyond the mat into all aspects of your life. Time to feel alive, and shine!

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Prepare for Urdhva Dhanurasana (Upward Bow Pose)

Enjoy this Alive & Shine backbend class with our Purna Yoga certified teacher. Our classes are curated to give you a well-rounded experience of backbends. You will be a guided to ensure you have ample time to cultivate body awareness and safety. With emphasis on alignment, you will foster a deeper understanding of your body and your practice. Feel rejuvenated and refreshed after every class carrying the benefits of your practice beyond the mat into all aspects of your life. Time to feel alive, and shine!

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Full Body Twists & Backbends to Release Your Spine

Join Marchella as she warms you up with Surya Namaskar, Trikonasana and Parshvakonasana. Then release your spine and strengthen your shoulders in Shirshasana prep. Then begin working in Marichyasana prep before going into the full pose. You'll do the same preparation, working through stages of Matsyangasana. Realign your spine with backbends after these twists in Bujangasana and Ustrasana. Continue opening up your shoulders with Sarvangasana shoulder prep before going into Setu Bandha Sarvangasana active and passive versions. End with Eka Pada Set Bandha Sarvangasana and Viparita Karani with your pelvis on a brick and at the wall. This is a full body, active class with a focus on releasing your spine with twists and backbends.

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