#Repost per credit from & the courtesy of @selenyesilada ・・・ Backbends… The misconception starts with the word “bend”, because actually backbends are not about bending the body but it is about extending the body. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Practicing backbends should start with the opening of the front body —quadriceps, hip flexors, the front of the torso, as wells as the shoulders. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ While we are extending the front body and creating space for our bodies to go deeper, the back body is strengthening and supporting the spine when backbends are practiced correctly. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The key point of backbends is curving the spine while supporting it. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Please take special attention not to over-bend the lower back and, put way too much pressure on it since it can cause serious injuries. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you want to improve your backbends start with opening your front body and strengthening your back body 🤗 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ So, tell me how is your relationship with backbends? 👀 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Feel free to... 💬Comment below what you think. 🔗Tag someone who needs to see this. 📌Save it to practice it later. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #yogateacher #backbends #yogapic #spreadtheyogalove https://www.instagram.com/p/B6jb-LqnUcu/?igshid=1wzy1gp1khd0o