Intermediate Backbends
This course offers a structured approach to intermediate backbends, emphasising fundamentals, strength-building, posture improvement, and progression from foundational to more advanced backbends.
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Intermediate Backbends – Weekly Intermediate Class 279
45 MinFocus
Backbends: the basics. This class guides you through some basic preparatory backbends like salabhasana, dhanurasana, urdhva mukha svanasana and ustrasana. It then explores chair backbends from the perspective of someone who is still consolidating the fundamentals of poses like viparita...
Key Poses
Urdhva mukha svanasana, ustrasana, viparita dandasana.
Equipment
Mat, chair, bolster, 2 blocks, 2 blankets.
Course Overview
Description
This 8-part course guides you through the full spectrum of intermediate level backbends. It will be great for clarifying the fundamentals and reinforcing the basics of the backbend asana group. In addition to highlighting key concepts and techniques this sequence will also be great for building strength, improving posture and boosting energy levels. Key foundation backbends such as salabhasa, dhanurasana, ustrasana, and urdhva mukha svanasana are included. Learn chair backbends in a step-by-step progression culminating in poses like viparita dandasana. Progress at your own pace towards more advanced backbends such as urdhva dhanurasana.
Who is this course for?
- Students with a basic understanding of yoga looking to delve deeper into intermediate backbends.
- Practitioners seeking to strengthen their posture and increase energy through backbend asanas.
- Those aiming to methodically progress from foundational to advanced backbend poses.
- Yogis eager to solidify and expand their knowledge of backbend fundamentals and techniques.
How will this course help?
- Learn intermediate backbend techniques, leading to deeper and safer practices.
- Improve physical strength and posture.
- Increased energy and vitality, derived from the invigorating nature of backbend asanas.
- Enhanced clarity on foundational backbend concepts, ensuring a comprehensive understanding and effective practice.
What do I get from this course?
- A comprehensive and structured approach to Standing Poses
- Essential foundations and key principles clearly communicated to help you go further on your yoga journey
- Step by step tracking of your progression through the course
- Email reminders to help keep you motivated and on track
- Email support from your teacher
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