Mindful Backbending – A Heart Opening Practise
Schedule
Sat Apr 18 2026 at 09:00 am to 11:30 am
UTC+01:00Location
3-5 Cremyll Road, RG1 8NQ Reading, United Kingdom | Reading, EN
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Backbends are the most energising and uplifting of all the yoga asanas. They help to keep the spine supple as well as opening the chest and heart, increasing breath capacity. Yet many of us struggle with backbends and find them physically tricky. Opening the chest can feel vulnerable - like exposing the heart. And breathing deeply while bending backwards isn't easy either.
It often does not really matter whether you are flexible or stiff in your spine.
Most back bending movements require a combination of strength, stamina and flexibility. It is the openness in hips, shoulders and the upper back that brings you to a safe, confident and enjoyable back bending sequence.
The primary series in Ashtanga yoga offers a wonderful tool to achieve all of the above.
In this workshop, we are exploring the art and the basics of back bending using a combination of primary and intermediate series from the Ashtanga yoga sequence.
To develop your backbend practice we will:
* Work against the force of gravity
* Strengthen the back muscles and abdominals
* Create space in front of your body, through the ribcage
* Expand the chest
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